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Rat-Cigarette Lifespan Theory

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Unsourced article that cannot be verified by readers and doesn't demonstrate how the subject is notable. Various Google searches fail to show any mention of the theory, which is unexpected if it has been through multiple peer reviewed journals and has become an accepted theory in the field of criminology. Prod removed without comment, so bringing here for discussion. Sparthorse (talk) 20:11, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

Countless research has been conducted on the effects cigarette smoke has on lab mice. The research was applied to criminology and it is indeed a valid theory. The fact that it is controversial doesn't make it invalid. — Preceding unsigned comment added by L3ssm4n (talk • contribs) 20:35, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

The issue is not whether it is controversial, but whether you can prove it exists by citing sources. I am baffled that there is "countless research", but I cannot find a single reference of any sort via searching on the web. You are obviously familiar with the research. Could you cite some of it, please? Without cited sources, there is no way to verify any of this, so it cannot be included in Wikipedia. Thanks, Sparthorse (talk) 20:42, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

Since it is relatively new research and has recently been the subject to peer review, the amount of content available using search engines is relatively miniscule. Until more is published on the theory, it is better to use a database rather than a search engine. Good luck in exploring this theory further. — Preceding unsigned comment added by L3ssm4n (talk • contribs)

So, can you supply even a single source, or not? If not, the article will likely be deleted. If this is a new theory, then wait until it has been published and sources are available before creating an article about it. Also, if its so new that it hasn't been published yet, how is it an "accepted theory in the field of criminology" as stated in the article? Sparthorse (talk) 21:05, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

As stated earlier, if you wish to contribute to the article in order to make it more complete, I advise that you use a database for more information. This is exciting new research in the field and will likely be included in most introductory textbooks in the next year.