Researchers’ publication rates don’t decline as they age
Contrary to stereotypes, senior researchers’ productivity doesn’t necessarily decline.
“On average, senior academics publish papers at around the same rate as their junior colleagues, and produce significantly more books and book chapters, a new study finds. They do, however, author fewer conference proceedings papers.
The study, published in Scientometrics, was prompted by comes in response to questions raised over the productivity of older academics and whether a mandatory retirement age should be enforced, says co-author Anthony Olejniczak”
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