Selective citation in scientific literature on the human health effects of bisphenol A
Abstract
Bisphenol A is highly debated and studied in relation to a variety of health outcomes. This large variation in the literature makes BPA a topic that is prone to selective use of literature, in order to underpin one's own findings and opinion. Over time, selective use of literature, by means of citations, can lead to a skewed knowledge development and a biased scientific consensus. In this study, we assess which factors drive citation and whether...
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Title
Selective citation in scientific literature on the human health effects of bisphenol A
Published Date
Mar 29, 2019
Volume
4
Issue
1
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