The number of retractions in 2023 was at an all-time high, underscoring the growing challenges facing the social sciences. Unlike the medical field, where retractions are relatively rare, the retraction rate in the social sciences has been steadily escalating, outpacing the rate of published papers over the past two decades. This alarming trend sheds light on the unique obstacles researchers in the social sciences must…
The integrity of scientific research is fundamental to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society. However, the disturbing reality is that data fabrication and falsification, two serious forms of research misconduct, are more prevalent than many may realize. A staggering statistic highlights the scale of the issue: nearly 80 systematic reviews are published daily, and a significant portion of these reviews include retracted…