Discover how research integrity offices play a crucial role in preventing and managing retractions, ensuring ethical research practices and scientific reliability.
Preventing Retractions & Improving Research Integrity
Over the past three decades, the scientific community has witnessed a concerning rise in the number of retracted research articles, with the Retraction Watch database cataloging several retracted publications. This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need to address the challenges facing research integrity and prevent further retractions, which can erode public trust in science. Preventing Retractions & Improving Research Integrity Introduction As the scientific…
Science Trust After High-Profile Retractions
In a concerning development, the number of retracted peer-reviewed papers is increasing at an exponential, shaking public confidence in the scientific community. High-profile retractions of scientific studies have raised serious questions about the integrity of research findings and the legitimacy of the peer-review process. As this crisis of credibility unfolds, understanding the impact of retracted publications on public perception of science has become a pressing…
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…
Journal Policies on Retraction: A Comparative Analysis
Explore how leading academic journals handle retractions in this comparative analysis of policies, promoting research integrity and transparency.