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Purpose
This issue aims to look into the subject of citation counts and whether they have an impact on the articles being cited.
Design/methodology/approach
Uses Selgens list of citations that have been counted within such areas as: review articles, long articles, short publications and research fields as an example.
Findings
Finds that citation counts and impact factors can be easily manipulated.
Originality/value
Gives a strong view to a controversial subject.
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2005
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