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On the difficulties of being rigorous in environmental geochemistry studies: some recommendations for designing an impactful paper.
- Source :
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Environmental science and pollution research international [Environ Sci Pollut Res Int] 2020 Jan; Vol. 27 (2), pp. 1267-1275. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Nov 19. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- There have been numerous environmental geochemistry studies using chemical, geological, ecological, and toxicological methods but each of these fields requires more subject specialist rigour than has generally been applied so far. Field-specific terminology has been misused and the resulting interpretations rendered inaccurate. In this paper, we propose a series of suggestions, based on our experience as teachers, researchers, reviewers, and editorial board members, to help authors to avoid pitfalls. Many scientific inaccuracies continue to be unchecked and are repeatedly republished by the scientific community. These recommendations should help our colleagues and editorial board members, as well as reviewers, to avoid the numerous inaccuracies and misconceptions currently in circulation and establish a trend towards greater rigour in scientific writing.
- Subjects :
- Organic Chemicals
Toxicology methods
Ecology
Environmental Monitoring methods
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1614-7499
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Environmental science and pollution research international
- Publication Type :
- Editorial & Opinion
- Accession number :
- 31745782
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06835-y