The science of science (SOS) is a rapidly develo** field which aims to understand,
quantify and predict scientific research and the resulting outcomes. The problem is …

Many biological and neural systems can be seen as networks of interacting periodic
processes. Importantly, their functionality, ie, whether these networks can perform their …

Models have made numerous contributions to evolutionary biology, but misunderstandings
persist regarding their purpose. By formally testing the logic of verbal hypotheses, proof-of …

Abstract Background and Purpose Development of core concepts in disciplines such as
biochemistry, microbiology and physiology have transformed teaching. They provide the …

We review the literature on various approaches to modeling animal intergroup conflict
behavior in theoretical biology, highlight the intricacies emerging in the process of adding …

Quantitative and qualitative studies of science have historically played radically different
roles with opposing epistemological commitments. Using large-scale text analysis, we see …

A scientific understanding of the biological world arises when ideas about how nature works
are formalized, tested, refined, and then tested again. Although the benefits of feedback …

Scientific results are communicated visually in the literature through diagrams,
visualizations, and photographs. These information-dense objects have been largely …

The potential for model–data synthesis is growing in importance as we enter an era of 'big
data', greater connectivity and faster computation. Realizing this potential requires that the …

The spectrum of species diversity (SDi) can be broken down into αSDi (taxocene level),
βSDi (community level), and γSDi (metacommunity level). Species richness (S) and …