A staggering 343 cases of retraction were considered in this groundbreaking study on retractions in the arts and humanities domain. This startling statistic underscores the growing need to understand the phenomenon of retractions, which can have significant implications for academic integrity, scholarly publishing, and the pursuit of knowledge. Through a meticulous analysis of retraction notices, this work aims to shed light on the complex challenges…
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…
Explore the long-term career impact of scientific retractions on authors in this comprehensive longitudinal study. Career consequences of retractions for authors: A longitudinal study.
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…
Explore how leading academic journals handle retractions in this comparative analysis of policies, promoting research integrity and transparency.