J Korean Med Sci.  2014 Dec;29(12):1587-1589. 10.3346/jkms.2014.29.12.1587.

Reference Accuracy: Authors', Reviewers', Editors', and Publishers' Contributions

• Barroga EF

• KMID: 2069944
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2014.29.12.1587

Abstract

Scientific authors are responsible for the accuracy of their writings and references to others' works. However, relying on authors is not enough when it comes to processing their manuscripts. Joint efforts of authors, peer reviewers, editors, and publishers throughout the publishing process may prevent most reference errors. This article analyzes essential aspects of bibliographic management and focuses on the importance of validating references by all stakeholders of scholarly publishing.

Keyword

References; Citations; Validation; Science Communication; Publishing Trends

MeSH Terms

*Authorship
*Bibliography as Topic
Bibliometrics
*Databases, Bibliographic
*Editorial Policies
Peer Review/*methods
*Periodicals as Topic
Publishing/*organization & administration

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