“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan. This quote is very relevant to us as we look at the role of open access publishing. It helps us work together to solve big global problems. Open access is key to making our research more visible and improving how we share knowledge. The Benefits of Open…
Post-retraction citation patterns: Scientific impact
In a surprising revelation, a recent study found that even after a scientific paper is retracted due to misconduct, it continues to receive citations at an alarming rate. The analysis, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of, showed that retracted papers experienced a decrease in citation frequency from about 5 citations before retraction to only 2 after, while non-retracted control papers maintained a…