The impact of Australian science
Possible reasons for the perceived decline in the Australian share of scientific citations in the international literature.
In light of evidence revealing a declining share of world citations in a large number of fields of Australian research since the mid- to late- 1980s, this paper presents possible hypotheses and examines available evidence for this decline.
International linkages, an ageing workforce, a shift to applied research, funding, and publishing practices are all explored as potential explanations.