Editorial Office Research Articles

RETRACTED: Rehman, A.u.; Lal, B. Gas Hydrate-Based CO2 Capture: A Journey from Batch to Continuous. Energies 2022, 15, 8309

The Energies editorial office retracts the article entitled “Gas Hydrate-Based CO2 Capture: A Journey from Batch to Continuous” [...]

RETRACTION: Effect of adding Aloe vera jell on the quality and sensory properties of yogurt.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2017.].

RETRACTION: Exploring the prophylactic role of soy isoflavones against polycystic ovarian syndrome.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2322.].

RETRACTION: Biochemical profile of milk thistle (Silybum Marianum L.) with special reference to silymarin content.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1990.].

RETRACTION: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and immunity booster green foods: A mini review.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1719.].

RETRACTION: Exploring the amino acid profile and microbial properties of locally sweet preserved kachra hareer (Terminalia chebula).

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2056.].

[Retracted] LncRNA TUG1 serves an important role in hypoxia‑induced myocardial cell injury by regulating the miR‑145‑5p‑Binp3 axis.

Following the publication of this article, a concerned reader drew to the Editor's attention that, for several of the figures showing the results of Transwell migration and invasion assay experiments, unexpected areas of similarity were identified in terms of cellular patterns comparing among data panels where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown, although the areas immediately surrounding these areas often featured comparatively different distributions of cells. Moreover, several of the figures contained invasion/migration assay data that were strikingly similar to data that had appeared in articles published previously by different authors at different research institutes. In addition, the western blots in this article were presented with atypical, unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases. After having conducted an internal investigation, the Editor of Molecular Medicine Reports has reached the conclusion that the potentially anomalous data in this paper were unlikely to have arisen by coincidence. Therefore, on the grounds of a lack of confidence in the integrity of these data, and given the fact that some of the data were strikingly similar to that which had been published previously in other articles and journals, the Editor has decided that the article should be retracted from the publication. The authors were asked for an explanation to account for these concerns, but the Editorial Office did not receive a reply. The Editor apologizes to the readership for any inconvenience caused, and thanks the concerned reader for drawing this matter to our attention. [Molecular Medicine Reports 42: 2422‑2430, 2018; DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.8116].

[Retracted] MicroRNA‑329‑3p targets MAPK1 to suppress cell proliferation, migration and invasion in cervical cancer.

Following the publication of the above article, a concerned reader drew to the Editor's attention that certain of the Transwell cell migration and invasion assay data featured in Figs. 5C and 6C were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in other articles written by different authors at different research institutes that had already been published elsewhere prior to the submission of this paper to Oncology Reports, or were submitted for consideration for publication at around the same time. In view of the fact that certain of these data had already apparently been published prior to the submission of this article for publication, the Editor of Oncology Reports has decided that this paper should be retracted from the Journal. The authors were asked for an explanation to account for these concerns, but the Editorial Office did not receive a reply. The Editor apologizes to the readership for any inconvenience caused. [Oncology Reports 37: 2743‑2750, 2017; DOI: 10.3892/or.2017.5555].

RETRACTION NOTICE: Specific educational needs current legal aspect 2021-2022 in Ecuador-SENESCYT

Retraction note: Irrazabal Bohorquez, A. ., Gonzalez Orbea, G. ., Córdova Tamayo, K. ., Pimentel Elbert, M. ., Avilés Salazar, J. ., & Garcés Garcés, N. (2023). Specific Educational Needs Current Legal Aspect 2021-2022 in Ecuador- Senescyt. TECHNO REVIEW. International Technology, Science and Society Review Revista Internacional De Tecnología, Ciencia Y Sociedad, 15(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.37467/revtechno.v15.5029 The Editorial Office of Eurasia Academic Publishing Group has retracted this article. An investigation carried out by our Research Integrity Department has found a group of articles, among which this one is found, that are not within the thematic scope of the journal. We believe that the editorial process was manipulated and, furthermore, acceptance decisions were made under possibly inappropriate peer review.

RETRACTED: Masood et al. Exploring Groundwater Quality Assessment: A Geostatistical and Integrated Water Quality Indices Perspective. Water 2024, 16, 138

The Water Editorial Office retracts the article “Exploring Groundwater Quality Assessment: A Geostatistical and Integrated Water Quality Indices Perspective” [...]

[Retracted] lncRNA ROR promotes the progression of renal cell carcinoma through the miR‑206/VEGF axis.

Following the publication of this paper, it was drawn to the Editor's attention by a concerned reader that certain of the Transwell cell invasion and migration assay data shown in Fig. 2D and F on p. 3786 were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in other articles written by different authors at different research institutes, which had already been published. Owing to the fact that the contentious data in the above article had already been published prior to its submission to Molecular Medicine Reports, the Editor has decided that this paper should be retracted from the Journal. The authors were asked for an explanation to account for these concerns, but the Editorial Office did not receive a reply. The Editor apologizes to the readership for any inconvenience caused. [Molecular Medicine Reports 20: 3782‑3792, 2019; DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10636].

RETRACTED: Lai et al. MicroRNA-21 Plays Multiple Oncometabolic Roles in the Process of NAFLD-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma via PI3K/AKT, TGF-β, and STAT3 Signaling. Cancers 2021, 13, 940.

The Cancers Editorial Office retracts the article, "MicroRNA-21 Plays Multiple Oncometabolic Roles in the Process of NAFLD-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma via PI3K/AKT, TGF-β, and STAT3 Signaling" [...].

Expression of Concern: Rahman et al. An Overview of Antimicrobial Stewardship Optimization: The Use of Antibiotics in Humans and Animals to Prevent Resistance. Antibiotics 2022, 11, 667.

With this notice, the Antibiotics Editorial Office states its awareness of concerns relating to the originality of the concepts and analysis published in this review [...].

Expression of Concern: Refat et al. Antioxidant, Antigenotoxic, and Hepatic Ameliorative Effects of Quercetin/Zinc Complex on Cadmium-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Alterations in Hepatic Tissue Structure. Coatings 2021, 11, 501

With this notice, the Editorial Office of Coatings states its awareness of the concerns relating to both the authorship and research integrity of the published paper “Antioxidant, Antigenotoxic, and Hepatic Ameliorative Effects of Quercetin/Zinc Complex on Cadmium-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Alterations in Hepatic Tissue Structure” [...]

RETRACTED: Musharavati, F. A Study on Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Seawater Desalination Systems: Seawater Reverse Osmosis Integrated with Bipolar-Membrane-Enhanced Electro-Dialysis Process. Sustainability 2023, 15, 16673

The Sustainability Editorial Office retracts the article, “A Study on Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Seawater Desalination Systems: Seawater Reverse Osmosis Integrated with Bipolar-Membrane-Enhanced Electro-Dialysis Process” [...]

[Retracted] MicroRNA‑202 inhibits endometrial stromal cell migration and invasion by suppressing the K‑Ras/Raf1/MEK/ERK signaling pathway.

Following the publication of this paper, it was drawn to the Editor's attention by a concerned reader that certain of the Transwell invasion assay data shown in Figs. 2C and 4B were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in a paper by different authors at a different research institute that had already been submitted for publication. Owing to the fact that the contentious data in the above article had already been submitted for publication prior to its submission to International Journal of Molecular Medicine, the Editor has decided that this paper should be retracted from the Journal. The authors were asked for an explanation to account for these concerns, but the Editorial Office did not receive a satisfactory reply. The Editor apologizes to the readership for any inconvenience caused. [International Journal of Molecular Medicine 46: 2078‑2088, 2020; DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4749].

[Retracted] Propofol modulates the proliferation, invasion and migration of bladder cancer cells through the miR‑145‑5p/TOP2A axis.

Following the publication of this paper, it was drawn to the Editor's attention by a concerned reader that the tumour images shown in Fig. 6B on p. 8 were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in other articles written by different authors at different research institutes, which had either already been published or were under consideration for publication at around the same time. Owing to the fact that the contentious data in the above article were already under consideration for publication prior to its submission to Molecular Medicine Reports, the Editor has decided that this paper should be retracted from the Journal. The authors were asked for an explanation to account for these concerns, but the Editorial Office did not receive a reply. The Editor apologizes to the readership for any inconvenience caused. [Molecular Medicine Reports 23: 439, 2021; DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12078].

RETRACTED: Ashar et al. Palmitic Acid Impedes Extravillous Trophoblast Activity by Increasing MRP1 Expression and Function. Biomolecules 2022, 12, 1162.

The Biomolecules Editorial Office retracts the article, "Palmitic Acid Impedes Extravillous Trophoblast Activity by Increasing MRP1 Expression and Function" [...].

RETRACTION: Consequences of hydrogenated vegetable fat substitution with Ajwa seed oil on physicochemical and nutritional aspects of functional cookies.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1383.].

RETRACTION: Survival and stability of free and encapsulated probiotic bacteria under simulated gastrointestinal conditions and in ice cream.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1451.].