Cuaj Can Urol Assoc
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Cuaj Can Urol Assoc · Jun 2012
Duplicate publications: A sample of redundancy in the Journal of Urology.
: Redundant publications occur when authors publish a partial or complete duplicate of data from an existing manuscript. The push for academic advancement in medicine may result in redundant publications that erode the quality of literature. We sampled the extent of redundancy within the Journal of Urology. ⋯ : Detection of redundant publications is a laborious process for reviewers and editors. This sampling of the Journal of Urology revealed that the duplication rate in this journal is small, but significant. Further assessment of the urological literature is warranted.