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physics.soc-ph2019★ 84 cited
Quantifying dynamics of failure across science, startups, and security
Yian Yin, Yang Wang, James A. Evans +1
Human achievements are often preceded by repeated attempts that initially fail, yet little is known about the mechanisms governing the dynamics of failure. Here, building on the ri…
physics.soc-ph2019★ 111 cited
Early-career setback and future career impact
Yang Wang, Benjamin F. Jones, Dashun Wang
Setbacks are an integral part of a scientific career, yet little is known about whether an early-career setback may augment or hamper an individual's future career impact. Here we…