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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Medical Research Ethics
  • Bibliometrics

Background:

  • Study retractions pose a significant challenge to scientific integrity.
  • Understanding trends and reasons for retractions is crucial for improving research quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the trends and primary causes of study retractions in the field of rheumatology.
  • To compare retraction patterns in rheumatology with those in other medical specialties.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of the Retraction Watch database was conducted to identify retracted rheumatology articles.
  • Data collected included study characteristics, authors' countries, reasons for retraction, and time from publication to retraction.
  • Retraction reasons were categorized into scientific misconduct, data/figure errors, and other causes, with comparisons made to other medical fields.

Main Results:

  • A total of 381 rheumatology articles were retracted between 1989 and 2024, with a notable increase over time, especially from 2020-2023.
  • Scientific misconduct (75.3%) was the leading cause, including data fabrication and authorship issues, predominantly from Asian countries (68.5%).
  • The median time to retraction was 18 months, with no significant improvement over the years; rheumatology's retraction patterns were similar to other specialties, differing mainly in geographic origin.

Conclusions:

  • Retractions in rheumatology have surged, predominantly due to misconduct, indicating potential increases in questionable practices or enhanced detection.
  • Addressing this trend requires strengthening early-career education, institutional oversight, and fostering a robust ethical research culture.
  • Improving transparency and integrity in rheumatology research is paramount.