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ssc-theory-contribution

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Use when articulating the original theoretical contribution for 《中国社会科学》 (Social Sciences in China) — turning empirical findings into a concept / proposition / analytical framework, and positioning the work within China's autonomous knowledge system (自主知识体系) rather than verifying imported theory. Use when the contribution still reads as "we find that X affects Y".

When to use

• articulating original theoretical contribution
• turning empirical findings into concepts or propositions
• positioning work within China's autonomous knowledge system
• defining contribution as new concept, proposition, or framework
• calibrating contribution weight for 《中国社会科学》
• performing proposition pressure tests
• drafting contribution statements
• conducting mini-refinement exercises

When not to use

• verifying imported theory
• stating contributions as 'we find that X affects Y'
• using 'enriched XX research' as a contribution
• listing findings without theoretical refinement
• treating special national conditions as contribution without generalization

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