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The stochastic model of evolution of scientific disciplines

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In the paper science is regarded as a self-adapting system consisting of two subsystems. The stochastic model of one of the subsystems is proposed. The model reflects changes of the structure of a scientific discipline. As an example a model for the physics of elementary particles is presented.

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Kot, S.M. The stochastic model of evolution of scientific disciplines. Scientometrics 12, 197–205 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02016292

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