Retraction Notice Research Articles

Retraction notice: The critical human behavior factors and their impact on knowledge management system–cycles

Retraction notice: The critical human behavior factors and their impact on knowledge management system–cycles

Retraction notice: Implementing Google Tag Manager (GTM) in library websites

Retraction notice: Implementing Google Tag Manager (GTM) in library websites

Retracted: Case Report: A newborn in western Nepal with Harlequin ichthyosis

RETRACTION NOTICE (26th March 2024): The article by Rajput PS, Basnet S, Paudel Pk et al. Case Report: A newborn in western Nepal with Harlequin ichthyosis [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. F1000Research 2023, 12:1609 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.55349.1) has been retracted from F1000Research by the F1000 Editorial Team. This article was submitted to F1000Research on 21st July 2021 and was published on 29th December 2023. During post-publication peer review, a peer reviewer noted that this article was also published in Med Phoenix (Nepal Journals Online) PS Rajput: A Newborn in Western Nepal with Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report (https://doi.org/10.3126/medphoenix.v7i1.43941). This article was published on 19th August 2022. As per our policies on retraction, the corresponding author was contacted by the F1000 Editorial Team for an explanation. The corresponding author confirmed that the same article had been published on Med Phoenix and acknowledged that they should have withdrawn their article from F1000Research prior to submitting to Med Phoenix. The decision was made by the F1000 Editorial Team to retract this article, due to the duplicate publication and the need to correct the scientific record. Med Phoenix was contacted by the F1000 Editorial Team to make them aware of this retraction. All authors have seen a copy of this retraction notice. We are aware concerns have been raised by some co-authors about the listing of their names in the authorship list.

Amend: an integrated platform of retracted papers and concerned papers

Abstract Purpose The notable increase in retraction papers has attracted considerable attention from diverse stakeholders. Various sources are now offering information related to research integrity, including concerns voiced on social media, disclosed lists of paper mills, and retraction notices accessible through journal websites. However, despite the availability of such resources, there remains a lack of a unified platform to consolidate this information, thereby hindering efficient searching and cross-referencing. Thus, it is imperative to develop a comprehensive platform for retracted papers and related concerns. This article aims to introduce “Amend,” a platform designed to integrate information on research integrity from diverse sources. Design/methodology/approach The Amend platform consolidates concerns and lists of problematic articles sourced from social media platforms (e.g., PubPeer, For Better Science), retraction notices from journal websites, and citation databases (e.g., Web of Science, CrossRef). Moreover, Amend includes investigation and punishment announcements released by administrative agencies (e.g., NSFC, MOE, MOST, CAS). Each related paper is marked and can be traced back to its information source via a provided link. Furthermore, the Amend database incorporates various attributes of retracted articles, including citation topics, funding details, open access status, and more. The reasons for retraction are identified and classified as either academic misconduct or honest errors, with detailed subcategories provided for further clarity. Findings Within the Amend platform, a total of 32,515 retracted papers indexed in SCI, SSCI, and ESCI between 1980 and 2023 were identified. Of these, 26,620 (81.87%) were associated with academic misconduct. The retraction rate stands at 6.64 per 10,000 articles. Notably, the retraction rate for non-gold open access articles significantly differs from that for gold open access articles, with this disparity progressively widening over the years. Furthermore, the reasons for retractions have shifted from traditional individual behaviors like falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and duplication to more organized large-scale fraudulent practices, including Paper Mills, Fake Peer-review, and Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC). Research limitations The Amend platform may not fully capture all retracted and concerning papers, thereby impacting its comprehensiveness. Additionally, inaccuracies in retraction notices may lead to errors in tagged reasons. Practical implications Amend provides an integrated platform for stakeholders to enhance monitoring, analysis, and research on academic misconduct issues. Ultimately, the Amend database can contribute to upholding scientific integrity. Originality/value This study introduces a globally integrated platform for retracted and concerning papers, along with a preliminary analysis of the evolutionary trends in retracted papers.

Retraction notice: Improving supplier performance and strategic sourcing decisions by integrating jobshop scheduling, inventory management and agile new product development

Retraction notice: Improving supplier performance and strategic sourcing decisions by integrating jobshop scheduling, inventory management and agile new product development

Retraction notice.

Retraction notice.

Retraction notice: Effective implementation of Japanese quality methods during health pandemics

Retraction notice: Effective implementation of Japanese quality methods during health pandemics

Retraction notice: Tourism, environment and hotel management: an innovative perspective to address modern trends in contemporary tourism management

Retraction notice: Tourism, environment and hotel management: an innovative perspective to address modern trends in contemporary tourism management

Retractions in arts and humanities: an analysis of the retraction notices

Abstract The aim of this work is to understand the retraction phenomenon in the arts and humanities domain through an analysis of the retraction notices—formal documents stating and describing the retraction of a particular publication. The retractions and the corresponding notices are identified using the data provided by Retraction Watch. Our methodology for the analysis combines a metadata analysis and a content analysis (mainly performed using a topic modelling process) of the retraction notices. Considering 343 cases of retraction, we found that many retraction notices are neither identifiable nor findable. In addition, these were not always separated from the original papers, introducing ambiguity in understanding how these notices were perceived by the community (i.e. cited). Also, we noticed that there is no systematic way to write a retraction notice. Indeed, some retraction notices presented a complete discussion of the reasons for retraction, while others tended to be more direct and succinct. We have also reported many notices having similar text while addressing different retractions. We think a further study with a larger collection should be done using the same methodology to confirm and investigate our findings further.

Authors Disagreeing with Retractions: A Growing Procedural Concern?

Several studies have already documented a lack of transparency in retraction notices (RNs), which often omit important information that would allow readers to appreciate the entire process’s intricacies, including those involved and the reasons leading up to the retrac-tion. One issue rarely discussed in the academic literature is authors’ disagreement with retractions, the wording of RNs, or retractions themselves. In this paper, using six examples of retractions and their respective RNs across journals and/or publishers, all COPE members, a reflection is offered as to why this issue needs a more intense debate and greater procedural clarity by editors, journals, and publishers.

Retraction notice: Organizational learning culture and psychological empowerment as antecedents of employees

Retraction notice: Organizational learning culture and psychological empowerment as antecedents of employees

Retraction notice.

Retraction notice.

Retraction notice: Artificial intelligence as enabler of future library services: how prepared are librarians in African university libraries

Retraction notice: Artificial intelligence as enabler of future library services: how prepared are librarians in African university libraries

Retraction notice: The influence of Italian board characteristics on environmental, social and governance dimensions

Retraction notice: The influence of Italian board characteristics on environmental, social and governance dimensions

Retraction notice for IJRDM-02-2023-0076

Retraction notice for IJRDM-02-2023-0076

Retraction notice: Calibration issues under the EU capital regime for investment firms

Retraction notice: Calibration issues under the EU capital regime for investment firms

Retraction notice: Organizational health between theory and practice field research in the General Company for Petroleum Products

Retraction notice: Organizational health between theory and practice field research in the General Company for Petroleum Products

Retraction notice: Reframing whistleblowing intention: an analysis of individual and situational factors

Retraction notice: Reframing whistleblowing intention: an analysis of individual and situational factors

Retraction notice: From award shows to average Joes: Sadowsky Guitars Ltd. evolves and expands to meet worldwide demand

Retraction notice: From award shows to average Joes: Sadowsky Guitars Ltd. evolves and expands to meet worldwide demand

RETRACTED: Clinical outcome of arthroscopic acromioplasty vs. arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for irreparable rotator cuff tears: A3-year follow-up.

This article has been retracted, and the online PDF has been watermarked ``RETRACTION''. The retraction notice is available at http://doi.org/10.3233/THC249001.