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Reference accuracy in peer-reviewed pediatric orthopaedic literature.

Jon R Davids1, Daniel M Weigl, Joye P Edmonds

  • 1Shriners Hospital for Children, Greenville, SC 29605, USA. jdavids@shrinenet.org

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|May 5, 2010
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Summary

Citation and quotation errors are prevalent in pediatric orthopaedic research, impacting reference accuracy. Despite technological advances, these errors remain a significant issue in biomedical literature, affecting scientific integrity.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Literature Analysis
  • Scientific Publishing

Background:

  • Reference accuracy is crucial for scientific integrity and is often compromised by citation and quotation errors.
  • Previous studies indicate high error rates in the general biomedical literature (median citation error rate 39%, quotation error rate 20%).
  • Reference accuracy in pediatric orthopaedics has not been previously investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the accuracy of citations and quotations in the pediatric orthopaedic literature.
  • To quantify the prevalence and significance of reference errors in this specific field.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of 200 references from 20 articles across four pediatric orthopaedic journals was analyzed.
  • Citation accuracy was verified by direct review of original references obtained via interlibrary loan.

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  • Quotation accuracy was assessed by comparing article claims against the original reference content by two independent examiners.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall citation error rate was 26%, with a median of 27% per journal; however, most errors did not impede retrieval via PubMed.
    • The overall quotation error rate was 38%, with a median of 38% per journal.
    • Despite high error rates, the majority of references were retrievable, suggesting minimal impact on accessibility.

    Conclusions:

    • Citation and quotation errors are common in pediatric orthopaedic publications.
    • Reference accuracy remains a significant challenge in biomedical literature, persisting despite technological advancements.
    • The findings highlight the need for improved attention to reference accuracy in scientific writing.