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China’s universities just grabbed 8 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing

  • Written by Caroline Wagner, Professor of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University
China’s universities just grabbed 8 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thingChinese universities are prodigious producers of scientific papers, which will help garner them more prestige.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

University leaders pay close attention to comparative rankings such as those offered by Times Higher Education, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy and others. Rankings influence student matriculation...

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