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Teach young scientists the importance of societal impact for research

Author: Friesike, S., Fecher, B., & Wagner, G.G.
Published in: Nature - International journal of science
Year: 2018
Type: Academic articles
DOI: 10.1038/d41586-018-02066-2

We agree that societal impact should be rated more highly in scientific publishing and research evaluation. To this end, we suggest that ways to achieve it should be introduced as an important component of curricula at higher-education institutions.

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Gert G. Wagner, Dr.

Former Associated Researcher: Knowledge & Society

Benedikt Fecher, Dr.

Associate Researcher & Former Head of Research Programme: Knowledge & Society

Sascha Friesike, Prof. Dr.

Associated Researcher: Knowledge & Society


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