Uncovering the use and impact of mechanical weed control articles: A citation content analysis

This study investigated the extent to which seven papers on mechanical weed control have been cited, understood and utilised in subsequent publications. Web of Science was used identify citing publications, citation content analysis conducted investigate cognitive links between cited Cognition involves acquiring, understanding, using knowledge. Citation publications 305 classified, it found that perfunctory citations (those were routinely referenced, with little effort understand or use content) accounted for 53% all 16% articles included not supported by references. The most striking finding key rarely articles, despite being referenced 42% published articles. It is recommended more time be allocated authors understanding literature, as this would appear a matter diminishing concern scientific community. For those who assume their research area has better practice than study, conduct within own increase focus good literature practices.