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…
In a stunning revelation, a recent study has uncovered that a staggering 619 papers were retracted from 372 different journals with Indian over the last three decades. This alarming statistic highlights the growing crisis of scientific integrity, as retractions continue to erode the very foundation upon which our scientific understanding is built. This comprehensive meta-analysis delves deep into the trends, causes, and implications of retractions…