Phys.org  September 26, 2024 Social and technical networks undergo constant evolution driven by both existing entities and newcomers. In academia, research papers are continually cited by new papers, while senior researchers integrate newly arrived junior researchers into their academic networks. Moreover, social systems can be influenced by external factors that could indirectly impact their growth patterns. For instance, systematic discrimination against certain groups in academia or managerial positions can impede their long-term growth, especially when combined with group-level preferences in hiring or adoption, as observed in our study. An international team of researchers (Germany, Austria) introduced a network growth and […]