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Quotation accuracy: fact or fiction?

C Putterman1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
|July 1, 1992
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Medical literature contains frequent quotation errors, with less than 80% of statements accurately reflecting original sources. Authors must improve vigilance to ensure accurate citation and maintain the integrity of biomedical research.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Publishing
  • Biomedical Literature
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • Accurate representation of original study results in subsequent publications is crucial for scientific integrity.
  • Previous research indicates potential discrepancies between cited statements and their original sources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the accuracy of quotations in medical publications.
  • To identify the prevalence of quotation errors in biomedical literature.

Main Methods:

  • Randomly selected quotations from Israeli medical journals were examined.
  • A range of American and European general and specialty journals were also included for comparison.

Main Results:

  • Less than 80% of examined statements were in complete agreement with their original sources.

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  • Approximately 7% of cited references failed to substantiate the authors' statements.
  • Similar error rates were observed across different geographical regions and journal types.

    • Conclusions:

    • Errors in quotation represent a widespread issue within the biomedical literature.
    • Authors' increased vigilance in accurately quoting previous publications is the most efficient solution.
    • Editors and peer reviewers can contribute to improving quotation accuracy.