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SELF-CITATION - Bionatura journal

Ibero-American Journal of Biotechnology and Life Sciences
ISSN 3020-7886 (Madrid, Spain) / DOI: 10.70099 / Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September, December) / ONLINE-FIRST
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SELF-CITATION
Self-citation in scientific publications is a multifaceted subject with ethical and practical implications. While it can be a legitimate tool for providing context and building upon previous research, excessive or inappropriate self-citation can be detrimental.
Positive Aspects of Self-Citation:
  • Continuity in Research: Demonstrates the progression of research and how new publications build upon prior work.
  • Context and Background: Provides readers with a deeper understanding of the research's context.
  • Authorship Recognition: Acknowledges and emphasizes the author's contributions to the field.
Negative Aspects of Self-Citation:
  • Artificial Inflation of Metrics: Excessive self-citation can misleadingly inflate metrics like the h-index.
  • Bias in Evaluation: The practice may unfairly influence the perception of an author's work.
  • Erosion of Trust: Overuse of self-citation can lead to a loss of trust among peers and reviewers.
Recommendations for Ethical Self-Citation:
  • Self-cite only when it's genuinely relevant to the current work.
  • Use self-citation sparingly to avoid the appearance of metric manipulation.
  • Be transparent about self-citing and explain its relevance in the research context.
  • Adhere to the specific guidelines and policies of the journal.
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