The science of science (SOS) is a rapidly developing field which aims to understand,
quantify and predict scientific research and the resulting outcomes. The problem is …

This paper reviews developments in informetrics between 2000 and 2006. At the beginning
of the 21st century we witness considerable growth in webometrics, mapping and …

INTRODUCTION In most areas of human performance, from sport to engineering, the path to
a major accomplishment requires a steep learning curve and long practice. Science is not …

We develop a geometric framework to study the structure and function of complex networks.
We assume that hyperbolic geometry underlies these networks, and we show that with this …

The principle that 'popularity is attractive'underlies preferential attachment, which is a
common explanation for the emergence of scaling in growing networks. If new connections …

Agents in creative enterprises are embedded in networks that inspire, support, and evaluate
their work. Here, we investigate how the mechanisms by which creative teams self-assemble …

Teamwork is one of the most prominent features in modern science. It is now well
understood that team size is an important factor that affects the creativity of the team …

We propose an explanatory and computational theory of transformative discoveries in
science. The theory is derived from a recurring theme found in a diverse range of scientific …

Reputation is an important social construct in science, which enables informed quality
assessments of both publications and careers of scientists in the absence of complete …

The birth and decline of disciplines are critical to science and society. How do scientific
disciplines emerge? No quantitative model to date allows us to validate competing theories …