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Citing inappropriate literature: A serious issue from the use of AI in scientific publishing

Abstract

Like many fields of knowledge that are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), scientific publishing is also rapidly adopting these technologies to increase efficiency and quality. However, there are growing voices warning against the unethical use of AI in scientific research. Therefore, this paper aims to shed light on the problem of citing irrelevant literature that lacks connection to the underlying ideas or results in published papers. The shared responsibility between authors, editors, and reviewers is becoming increasingly complex. Implementing effective approaches to denounce these practices is urgently needed to protect the quality of scientific research.

Research topics

  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
  • Academic integrity and plagiarism
  • Academic Publishing and Open Access

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DOI: 10.31893/humanitj.2026014

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