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Self-citation
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Summary
Self-citation occurs when
Authors cite their own previous work
in a
New publication
, which can be a
Legitimate practice
to
Build upon one's research
but may also be used to
Artificially inflate citation metrics
. It is important to distinguish between
Necessary self-citation
that
Provides context and continuity
, and
Excessive self-citation
that can
Distort scholarly impact assessments
.
Concepts
Citation Analysis
Impact Factor
H-index
Academic Integrity
Research Ethics
Publication Bias
Bibliometrics
Scholarly Communication
Citation Manipulation
Citation Cartels
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