👉 Miscitation is a term used in science and technology to describe an error or misunderstanding in a scientific paper. It refers to a mistake that occurred during the writing process of a research paper, which could have been caused by factors like poor language usage, incorrect data collection, or even careless mistakes in the presentation of data or results. Misinterpretations or inaccuracies in the findings can lead to the misapplication of information, leading to erroneous conclusions and potentially damaging scientific credibility.