Ethical Issues and Implications of Citation Practices: A Case Study on Excessive Citations, Self-Citation and Co-Author Citations

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Case study reveals that excessive self-citation and co-author citations distort academic evaluations, indicating a need for guidelines.

Excessive self-citation and co-author citations can distort academic evaluations, compromising integrity.
This analysis identifies the impact of citation practices on perceived scholarly impact, based on literature.
Case study examines high-frequency citation patterns from peer-reviewed journals, highlighting ethical concerns.
Study supports the need for transparent guidelines and vigilant monitoring to maintain academic integrity.

Michael Mncedisi Willie (2025) studied this question.

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