Researchers who ‘pivot’ into new fields should not be given a citation penalty

Nature, Published online: 29 May 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01637-4The COVID-19 pandemic showed the value of changing direction in research. It should be incentivized, encouraged and celebrated.

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Researchers who ‘pivot’ into new fields should not be given a citation penalty

Nature, Published online: 29 May 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01637-4The COVID-19 pandemic showed the value of changing direction in research. It should be incentivized, encouraged and celebrated.