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Tradition–invention dichotomy and optimization in the field of science

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 November 2022

Mukta Watve Open the ORCID record for Mukta Watve [Opens in a new window]  and
Milind Watve Open the ORCID record for Milind Watve [Opens in a new window]
Mukta Watve
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Independent Researchers, Pune 411052, India mukta.watve05@gmail.com Milind.watve@gmail.com https://milindwatve.in/
Milind Watve
Affiliation:
Independent Researchers, Pune 411052, India mukta.watve05@gmail.com Milind.watve@gmail.com https://milindwatve.in/
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Abstract

The central idea of the bifocal stance theory (BST) by Jagiello et al. has substantial relevance to scientific research. Both tradition-following and exploration-innovation are important in science and researchers subconsciously try to optimize their strategies. We outline three important dimensions of this optimization and argue that attempts to understand this complex process can help us design better science education, research training, investigation, and science publication.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 45 , 2022 , e272
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