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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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