Chen, Chaomei; Chen, Yue; Horowitz, Mark; Hou, Haiyan; … - In: Journal of Informetrics 3 (2009) 3, pp. 191-209
We propose an explanatory and computational theory of transformative discoveries in science. The theory is derived from a recurring theme found in a diverse range of scientific change, scientific discovery, and knowledge diffusion theories in philosophy of science, sociology of science, social...