Discover effective institutional strategies to maintain research integrity and minimize retractions. Learn how organizations can foster ethical practices in academia.
Editors’ Role in Retractions: Challenges & Practices
Nearly 80 systematic reviews on retractions were published each day between 2000-2019, highlighting the alarming rise in academic misconduct and the critical role editors play in preserving the integrity of scholarly publishing. As the gatekeepers of academic journals, editors are responsible for establishing and enforcing ethical guidelines, ensuring the quality of peer review, and maintaining the credibility of published research. However, this task has become…