Geopolitical conflict and author affiliation: Designation of Ukrainian cities under Russia in academic publishing
Journal: Journal of Information Science
Year: 2025

Geopolitical conflicts, such as the annexation of Crimea and the ongoing war in Ukraine, may influence how author affiliations are reported in academic publishing. Listing Ukrainian cities under Russia can affect academic integrity and visibility. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and trends of Ukrainian cities designated as Russian in author affiliations. A retrospective analysis was conducted on PubMed articles from January 2014 to May 2024. Fifty major Ukrainian cities and 2