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1Department of Information Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Scientometrics
|October 24, 2017
Summary
Citations to retracted research papers remain overwhelmingly positive, even when retractions are due to serious issues like data fabrication. This study analyzed citation contexts, finding a concerning trend of continued endorsement for withdrawn scientific articles.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific publishing
- Research integrity
Background:
- Retracted articles pose a challenge to scientific literature integrity.
- Understanding citation patterns of retracted papers is crucial for assessing their impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the citation context of scientific articles retracted in 2014.
- To determine if retraction notices influence subsequent citations.
Main Methods:
- Selected 987 retracted articles from ScienceDirect.
- Analyzed 238 citing documents for citations between January 2015 and March 2016.
- Classified citation contexts as positive, negative, or neutral.
Main Results:
- The majority of citations to retracted articles were positive.
- Positive citations persisted regardless of the reason for retraction, including ethical misconduct and data fabrication.
- Retraction notices did not significantly alter citation context.
Conclusions:
- Publishers should implement strategies to reduce the citation of retracted studies.
- Further investigation into the reasons behind positive citations to retracted work is warranted.
- Enhancing the visibility and impact of retraction notices is essential for maintaining research integrity.
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