Bibliometric review and mapping analysis of publication ethics research

ABSTRACT

Publication ethics aim to protect intellectual property rights, ensure the originality of research work, and avoid plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. This study employed bibliometric methods to systematically research the field of publication ethics from 1972–2022; 659 articles on publication ethics were identified. This study included 1336 authors from 762 institutions in 67 countries. Publication ethics in biomedical journals are receiving increasing attention. Misconduct in scientific publishing remains a prominent theme, indicating ongoing development in the field. The literature highlights current research trends and emphasizes the need for increased collaboration among countries, authors, and institutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of research.

KEYWORDS:

• Publication ethics
• bibliometric analysis
• citation analysis

Acknowledgments

No financial assistance w the preparation of this article is declared. An earlier, non-peer reviewed version of this article was previously published as a pre-print on Research Square https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-2827461/v1.

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Supplementary material

Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2024.2306134