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Social-science papers cite more references than physical-science papers
Concord Monitor

Here the web comic Ph.D. shows the surprising result that social science research papers have more references on average than biology or physical science papers

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The Japanese Government’s Attack on the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Diplomat

26 of the 60 national universities that offer courses in the humanities and social sciences have confirmed they will either close or reduce faculties in these areas.

Lorna McConville

Senior Marketing Manager at SAGE, and editor of the SAGE Insight blog

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November 11, 2015

Challenges to Democracy

By David Canter

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Closing the Gap: Research, Representation and Women’s History at Sage

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Why trading volume in prediction markets matters more than you think — and how event-outcome mechanics drive it

Professor Geoff Whitty 997 News

What does high trading volume in a prediction market actually signal: superior information, a liquidity mirage, or simply good marketing? Traders often […]

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