Correction: Evaluation of Altmetrics and PlumX Metrics as Tools for Analyzing the 100 Most Popular Hidradenitis Suppurativa Articles on Social Media: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
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JMIR Publications Editorial Office
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August 18, 2026
Correction: Evaluation of Altmetrics and PlumX Metrics in HS Articles
Overview
This corrigendum addresses conflicts of interest related to the review process of a prior article evaluating Altmetrics and PlumX metrics for hidradenitis suppurativa articles on social media.
Background
Understanding the impact of social media on medical literature is crucial, particularly for conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The evaluation of Altmetrics and PlumX metrics provides insights into how articles are perceived and shared within the medical community.
Data Highlights
No numerical or trial data is presented in the source material.
Key Findings
- Conflicts of interest were identified involving reviewers and authors of the original article.
- The conflicts were not reported to the JMIR Publications Editorial Office, violating journal policy.
- The editorial office determined that the reviews did not significantly affect the acceptance decision of the article.
- The correction notice will be published alongside the updated article on the JMIR Publications website.
- The corrected article has been resubmitted to PubMed and other repositories.
Clinical Implications
Healthcare professionals should be aware of potential conflicts of interest in published research.
Conclusion
This correction addresses conflicts of interest in medical publishing.
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Corrigendum: Assessment of Altmetrics and PlumX Metrics Scoring as Mechanisms to Evaluate the Top 100 Trending Hidradenitis Suppurativa Articles on Social Media: Cross-Sectional Study
JMIR Publications Editorial Office. Jmir Dermatology, 2026.
https://derma.jmir.org/2026/1/e106381
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