I think this is the most-correct answer. We have many questions that are scientifically naive, and this is expected. Better that we maintain a high-quality Q&A page that can be the target for dupes (and especially as the core system improves and auto-detection of dupes perhaps becomes more sophisticated

Certainly a well-cited answer can become highly ranked, but the well-cited questions have a specific worth. Maybe the traditional journals already worked this out, and what we really need is our own version of Impact Factor.

The answer you liked is the kind of answer that I think we would benefit from by drawing more attention

I just did and got the *hit-storm. You'd think I kicked a puppy.

If someone answered a question, and references 4 journal articles, are those references not citations of the articles? The answer given is supported by the referenced (cited) articles.

@Qmechanic I do. On this site, I think of the best references being citations. I realize this isn't a comprehensive mindset. I've opened the the question to solicit answeres with ideal solutions

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I was thinking a link to a qualified web source that provide information about the answer, or a facet of the answer. E.G. a peer-reviewed journal link, pub-sci article, univ. website, wikipedia, etc.