Accuracy of Referencing in the Ophthalmic Literature

Norris, John L.; Kuper, Hannah

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2005.07.018

Cited by 22 publications

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“…Such errors affect the analysis of references in the earliest stages . However, in several other studies, article title showed the highest error rate . We found that publication year was the least frequently erroneous reference element, which was similar to previous studies .…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

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The accuracy of references in PhD theses: a case study

Azadeh

Vaez

2013

Health Info Libraries J

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Background: Inaccurate references and citations cause confusion, distrust in the accuracy of a report, waste of time and unnecessary financial charges for libraries, information centres and researchers. Objectives: The aim of the study was to establish the accuracy of article references in PhD theses from the Tehran and Tabriz Universities of Medical Sciences and their compliance with the Vancouver style. Methods: We analysed 357 article references in the Tehran and 347 in the Tabriz. Six bibliographic elements were assessed: authors' names, article title, journal title, publication year, volume and page range. Referencing errors were divided into major and minor. Results: Sixty two percent of references in the Tehran and 53% of those in the Tabriz were erroneous. In total, 164 references in the Tehran and 136 in the Tabriz were complete without error. Of 357 reference articles in the Tehran, 34 (9.8%) were in complete accordance with the Vancouver style, compared with none in the Tabriz. Accuracy of referencing did not differ significantly between the two groups, but compliance with the Vancouver style was significantly better in the Tehran. Conclusions: The accuracy of referencing was not satisfactory in both groups, and students need to gain adequate instruction in appropriate referencing methods.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…found similar citation error rates of 48% and 56%, respectively . However, several studies had better error rates, which ranged from 11.1% to 45.8%, whereas Azizi et al . found a higher rate of 76%…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

The accuracy of references in PhD theses: a case study

Azadeh

Vaez

2013

Health Info Libraries J

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“…The analyzed articles consisted of 1 meta-analysis, 3 clinical trials, 5 prospective cohort studies, 3 retrospective case control studies, 9 case series, 1 cross-sectional study, and 3 nonexperimental descriptive studies. The median level of evidence was 3 (range, [1][2][3][4][5]. The mean number of authors was 4.4 (range, 2-8).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Accuracy of Citation and Quotation in Foot and Ankle Surgery Journals

Luo

Molina

et al. 2013

Foot Ankle Int.

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“…These studies have analyzed references from different medical specialties, such as Anatomy, [3] Public Health, [2] Ophthalmology, [4] Radiology, [5] General Medicine, [6] Emergency Medicine, [7] Surgery [8] and Dermatology, [9,10] among others. There is no reason to believe that reference citations are likely to contain more errors in one medical specialty than others.…”

Section: Discussion Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%