title: Repetitive, duplicate, and redundant publications: a review for authors and readers.
abstract: Repetitive, duplicate, and redundant publications are an important concern in the scientific literature. Their occurrence affects science and carries with it sanctions of consequence. This editorial provides a brief review of the definitions, classifications, impact, sanctions, and prevention strategies regarding repetitive, duplicate, and redundant publications.
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D001319:Authorship; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards*; D015713:Duplicate Publications as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011642:Publications / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards*; D012180:Retraction of Publication as Topic