Model uncertainty, political contestation, and public trust in science: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Model uncertainty, political contestation, and public trust in science: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DOI:
10.1126/sciadv.abd4563
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发表时间:
2020-10
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影响因子:
13.6
通讯作者:
Kriner DL
Kriner DL
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综合性期刊1区
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作者:
Kreps SE;Kriner DL

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