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A dynamic look at a class of skew distributions. A model with scientometric applications

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A theoretical model of repetitive events is presented and applied to the scientific publication process. Based on three simple postulates, a relation between population growth and distribution of authors by publication productivity in a scientific community is established. Predictions of the model are supported by empirical evidences.

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Schubert, A., Glänzel, W. A dynamic look at a class of skew distributions. A model with scientometric applications. Scientometrics 6, 149–167 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02016759

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