Unlocking the Secrets of Interdisciplinary Research: How Blending Fields Shapes Scientific Impact
Science thrives on innovation, and interdisciplinary research (IDR)—which merges ideas from multiple fields—is often celebrated as a driver of breakthroughs. Nonetheless, a landmark study analyzing over a million journal articles reveals that the benefits of IDR are far from universal. Success hinges on the academic discipline, the effort required to weave ideas together, and how knowledge spreads through the scientific community over time.
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