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This research aims to analyze the evolution of knowledge production over five decades, focusing on the rise of team-based research.

April 13, 2007Science

The Increasing Dominance of Teams in Production of Knowledge

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Research shows that teams produce more cited work than individuals, indicating a shift in knowledge creation.

This research aims to analyze the evolution of knowledge production over five decades, focusing on the rise of team-based research.
Analysis of 19.9 million research papers and 2.1 million patents over 50 years
Comparison of citation rates between team and individual authors
Evaluation across various disciplines including sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities
Teams have outperformed solo authors in citation frequency and quality of research over time
Teams are responsible for most high-impact research, surpassing what was traditionally produced by individuals
The shift towards team-based knowledge creation reflects changes across diverse academic fields

Wuchty et al. (2007) studied this question.

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