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Retractions in tuberculosis research: analyzing patterns, reasons, and temporal trends from 1993 to 2023
Vinit Kumar1, Pragya Anand2, Yusuf Akhter3
1Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226025, India. mailvinitkumar@gmail.com.
Archives of Microbiology
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Tuberculosis research retractions significantly increased after 2010, driven by unreliable results and data concerns, particularly in molecular studies. Post-publication peer review offers valuable oversight for research integrity.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Biomedical Research
- Scientific Integrity
Background:
- Tuberculosis research is vital for global health.
- Article retractions in this field are not well understood.
- Ensuring research integrity is paramount.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze patterns, reasons, and trends of retracted tuberculosis research articles.
- To assess concordance between official retractions and post-publication peer review.
- To identify factors contributing to retractions in tuberculosis research.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 150 retracted tuberculosis articles (1993-2023) from Retraction Watch, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science.
- Systematic review of journal characteristics, publishers, retraction reasons, and keywords.
- Comparison of official retraction notices with PubPeer discussions.
Main Results:
- Retractions surged post-2010, peaking in 2021.
- Unreliable results, data concerns, and journal investigations were primary reasons.
- Molecular and genetic research, animal models, and drug development were prominent.
- 80.3% concordance between Retraction Watch and PubPeer, with 15.2% discrepancies.
Conclusions:
- Tuberculosis research retractions are increasing across all journal tiers.
- Complex molecular research may be more susceptible to integrity issues.
- Post-publication peer review complements traditional editorial processes for oversight.
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