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The accuracy of references in Turkish journals in orthopedics and traumatology

Türkiye'deki ortopedi ve travmatoloji dergilerinde kaynak kullanım hataları

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319–322
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Conclusion: The high rate of inaccuracy emphasizes the need for greater care in the use of references on the part of authors, journal editors, and reviewers

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: The accuracy of references was assessed in Turkish journals of orthopedics and traumatology.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: All references cited in four journals (Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, Arthroplasty Arthroscopic Surgery, Hacettepe Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, and The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery) throughout 1995 to 1999 were numbered consecutively.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The high rate of inaccuracy emphasizes the need for greater care in the use of references on the part of authors, journal editors, and reviewers
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Rastgele seçim · Yazarlık · Etik

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Objectives: The accuracy of references was assessed in Turkish journals of orthopedics and traumatology. Methods: All references cited in four journals (Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, Arthroplasty Arthroscopic Surgery, Hacettepe Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, and The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery) throughout 1995 to 1999 were numbered consecutively. One percent of references from each journal was randomly selected to be evaluated in comparison with primary sources. Errors were classified in three categories. Another randomized selection was made to check 50 references from each journal. The results were assessed by the t-test. Results: Of 18,193 references cited in four journals, 182 references were checked. Errors were found in 117 references (63%), seven of which were major errors that prevented location of the primary source. When 50 references were checked from each journal, the mean inaccuracy rate was 60%. No significant differences were found between the journals with respect to the frequency of erroneous references. Conclusion: The high rate of inaccuracy emphasizes the need for greater care in the use of references on the part of authors, journal editors, and reviewers

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Amaç: Ortopedi ve travmatoloji dergilerimizde yayınlanan yazılarda kaynakların doğruluğu araştırıldı. Çalışma planı: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, Artroplasti Artroskopik Cerrahi Dergisi, Hacettepe Ortopedi Dergisi ve The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery dergilerinin 1995-1999 yılları arasındaki tüm sayılarındaki kaynaklar ardışık olarak sıralandı ve her bir dergideki kaynakların %1'i rastgele yöntemle seçildi. Bu kaynakların asıllarına ulaşılıp doğru yazılıp yazılmadığı- na bakıldı. Hatalar üç dereceye ayrıldı. Ayrıca aynı işlem, her dergiden 50 kaynak seçilip tekrarlandı. Sonuçlar t-testi ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Dört dergide kullanılan 18193 kaynağın 182 tanesi incelendi; 117 kaynakta (%63) değşlik derecelerde hata bulundu. Bunların yedi tanesi, kaynağa hiçbir flekilde ulaşılamayacak derecede hatalıydı (üçüncü derece). Kaynak sayısı her dergi için 50 olarak sabitlendiğinde ise hata oranı %60 bulundu. Her iki yöntemle de dergiler arası nda anlamlı farklılık görülmedi. Çıkarımlar: Hatalı kaynakların yüksek oranı, yazarların, dergi sorumlularının ve değerlendirmecilerin kaynak kullanımında daha fazla dikkatli olmaları gereğini ortaya koymaktadır.

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ÇAKIR, V., İLHAN, F., KILIÇOĞLU, A. G., BALKAN, Y., VEZİROĞLU, A., GÜNAL, İ. (2003). The accuracy of references in Turkish journals in orthopedics and traumatology. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, Cilt: 37 - Sayı: 4, 319–322. https://ajindex.com/articles/354283

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