The power of citation: giving credit where credit is due

2026/02/01 by Kirsty Hooper, Dina Mikimoto, Rachel Hackett +1 · 1 voice
Arts and Humanities · Decision Sciences · #Academic Publishing and Open Access #Academic Writing and Publishing #scientometrics and bibliometrics research

paper · pdf · doi:10.1242/dmm.052886

openalex publication_date 2026/02/01 · openalex created_date 2026/03/06 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31

Abstract

Summary: Citations hold immense power in shaping the history of a field, the success of careers and the viability of journals. Accurate and considerate citation of the literature is, therefore, vital.

Citations

• The extent and drivers of gender imbalance in neuroscience reference lists
• Leading countries in global science increasingly receive more citations than other countries doing similar research
• The shifting culture of the scientific workforce – a change for women and girls in science

Discussions

• Our new Editorial from EiC Liz Patton @uoe-igc.bsky.social urges you to CITE IT RIGHT! Citations hold immense power in shaping the history of a field & the success of careers. Accurate & CONSIDERATE [bsky, 1 points, 0 comments]

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