Transparency in retraction notices: An evaluation of leading scientific journals

Transparency in Retraction Notices: Journal Evaluation

A startling statistic emerges from the world of scientific publishing: a mere 0.07% of all articles published between January 2000 and December 2015 were retraction notices. Yet, these retractions can cast a long shadow, shedding light on the complex issues of publication ethics, research integrity, and the transparency of the peer review. This study aims to evaluate the transparency of retraction notices published by leading…