meltscitations
Meltscitations is a term used in the context of academic publishing and citation practices, particularly within certain scientific and social science communities. The concept emerged as a critique of the traditional citation norms that prioritize the quantity and recency of citations over the quality or relevance of cited works. The term blends "meltdown" with "citations," suggesting an overemphasis on citation counts that can lead to unethical or suboptimal research practices.
In some fields, particularly those with high publication pressures, researchers may engage in practices such as
Meltscitations also highlights the issue of "citation cartels," where groups of researchers cite each other excessively
While meltscitations is not an officially recognized term in academic literature, it reflects broader concerns about