诺贝尔生理学或医学奖获得者科学论文排序——频度分布研究

Study on Rank-Frequency Distribution of Scientific Research Papers by Nobel Prize Winners in Physiology and Medicine

对1981—2005年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖55位获得者SCI论文和顶级期刊《Cell》、《Nature》和《Science》(以下简称CNS)论文进行了排序—频度分布研究,55位获奖者科学论文数量指标除独著论文数外均呈负对数分布,质量指标均呈负指数分布;各指标的集中度量值波动于0.308～0.637之间,与普赖斯定律有偏差。提示排序—频度分布模型在微观层次也具有可适性;科学精英内部的分层工具有异于科学共同体;科学家在科学共同体的层级进阶取决于科学论文评价目的的实现程度。

The main emphasis of this paper deals with the rank-frequency distribution of the SCI papers and papers published in the top three journals （Cell, Nature and Science） by the 55 Nobel Prize winners in physiology and medicine from 1981 to 2005. Results show that the number index fits to the negative logarithm function model distribution （the independent publications are not included）, and qualitative index fits to the negative exponential function model distribution. The magnitude of concentrations varies from 0.308 to 0.637, which deviates from the Price＇s law （0.50）. It indicates that the frequency distribution model can be applied at the micro level. The internal gradation instrument in the top scientists is different from in science community. Scientist＇s gradation in the science community depends on whether the objective of scientific paper evaluation comes true.