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Evaluating quotation accuracy in shoulder and elbow literature.
Eric H Lin1, Brandon A Young2, Cailan L Feingold1
1Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
|March 31, 2025
Summary
Quotation inaccuracies are more common in open access orthopedic journals than subscription journals. This issue persists over time, highlighting the need for careful citation review by authors and publishers.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Medical Publishing
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- Citations acknowledge prior research, crucial for scientific integrity.
- Evaluating citation accuracy in orthopedic shoulder and elbow literature is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess quotation accuracy in orthopedic shoulder and elbow literature.
- To compare citation accuracy between subscription and open access journals.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed 15 articles from Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES) and JSES Open Access/International.
- Two independent reviewers assessed in-text citation accuracy.
- Categorized inaccuracies and compared rates between journal types using statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Overall quotation inaccuracy rate was 20.0%.
- Subscription journals had significantly fewer errors (16.9%) than open access journals (22.5%).
- Common errors included failure to support assertions and unrelated assertions.
Conclusions:
- Open access orthopedic journals exhibit higher quotation inaccuracies than subscription journals.
- Citation accuracy has not improved over time.
- Authors and journals must ensure accurate citation practices.
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