If this were true how would anyone ever get the first citation?
Some papers (those written by high status authors) are ones that everyone knows will get citations soon after they are published, and so they feel safe in citing them since others are soon to do so. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
Some papers (those written by high status authors) are ones that everyone knows will get citations soon after they are published, and so they feel safe in citing them since others are soon to do so. Self-fulfilling prophecy.