The issue focused on medical education in Ireland. The researchers found that research studies show that academic medicine has had a positive impact on Irish academics. Research studies also showed that scientific papers do not affect academic performance.

On the other hand, science literature published by Ireland researchers shows that scientists have much less influence on academic performance than scientists from outside of Ireland. Science literature studies show that scientists are more likely to study theories and techniques used by philosophers. Scientists who research philosophy research find they often become academic colleagues or academic readers