Summary:
- The study found that interdisciplinary research is more likely to be cited in policy documents compared to disciplinary research. This suggests that interdisciplinary work has a greater impact on policymaking.
- The researchers analyzed over 1 million academic publications and their citations in policy documents, finding that papers with authors from multiple disciplines were cited more frequently in policy documents.
- The findings highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and communication between researchers and policymakers to ensure that scientific evidence is effectively incorporated into policy decisions.