Purpose This issue aims to look into the subject of citation counts and whether they have an impact on the articles being cited. Design/methodology/approach Uses Selgens list of citations that have been counted within such areas as: review articles, long articles, short publications and research fields as an example. Findings Finds that citation counts and impact factors can be easily manipulated. Originality/value Gives a strong view to a controversial subject.
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