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Table 2 Words scored

From: Marketing data: Has the rise of impact factor led to the fall of objective language in the scientific article?

Bias Factor 3

Bias Factor of 1

Pivotal

Important

New

Crucial

Innovative

Novel

Critical

Central

First (demonstration)

Vital

Definitive

Direct mechanistic

Unique

Necessary

Powerful

Essential

Advance

 

Paradigm (Change)

Major

 

Key

Noteworthy