Reference Managers, Artificial Intelligence, and the Integrity of Scholarly Writing

Leslie H. Nicoll emphasizes the critical role of reference managers in maintaining integrity in scholarly writing, especially in an age where AI can generate fabricated citations. Authors must engage directly with cited sources to ensure accurate references, as the failure to do so undermines research integrity and accountability within academic publishing.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-05-11
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20101698
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Academic Publishing and Open Access
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Reference Managers, Artificial Intelligence, and the Integrity of Scholarly Writing

Leslie Nicoll
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Academic Publishing and Open Access
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Reference Managers, Artificial Intelligence, and the Integrity of Scholarly Writing

Leslie Nicoll
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Abstract

Leslie H. Nicoll emphasizes the critical role of reference managers in maintaining integrity in scholarly writing, especially in an age where AI can generate fabricated citations. Authors must engage directly with cited sources to ensure accurate references, as the failure to do so undermines research integrity and accountability within academic publishing.

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