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Signs of 'citation hacking' flagged in scientific papers

Authors :
Van Noorden, Richard
Source :
Nature. August 27, 2020, Vol. 584 Issue 7822, p508, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

An algorithm developed to spot abnormal patterns of citations aims to find scientists who have manipulated reference lists. An algorithm developed to spot abnormal patterns of citations aims to find scientists who have manipulated reference lists.<br />Author(s): Richard Van Noorden Author Affiliations: Signs of 'citation hacking' flagged in scientific papers Scientists who get too many references to their own work inserted in others' papers -- whether [...]

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Subjects :
Bibliographical citations -- User statistics -- Investigations
Computer hackers -- Investigations -- Ethical aspects
Fraud in science -- Ethical aspects
Company legal issue
Hacker
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
584
Issue :
7822
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.633569888
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-02378-2
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