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To explore the significance of citations in academia and their role in shaping research fields and careers.

March 7, 2026Disease Models & MechanismsOpen Access

The power of citation: giving credit where credit is due

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KHKirsty HooperCompany of Biologists DMDina MikimotoCompany of Biologists RHRachel HackettWashington University in St. Louis

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This analysis shows how citation influences academic success, journal viability, and the historical narrative of fields, suggesting the need for careful citation practices.

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To explore the significance of citations in academia and their role in shaping research fields and careers.
Literature review of citation practices
Analysis of citation impact on academic careers
Examination of citation influence on journal success
Citations significantly influence the historical narrative of academic fields.
Carefully cited literature enhances individual career prospects.
Journals with high citation rates demonstrate greater viability and influence.

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Hooper et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc1535af8044f7a4e9de0 https://doi.org/10.1242/dmm.052886

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This analysis shows how citation influences academic success, journal viability, and the historical narrative of fields, suggesting the need for careful citation practices.

The power of citation: giving credit where credit is due

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The power of citation: giving credit where credit is due

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