What is it about?
The study investigates the citation frequency of more than 3,000 retracted papers from various scientific disciplines for the period of five years before and after retraction in comparison to a cofromol group on nonretracted papers . Retraction led to a decrease in average annual citation frequency from about 5 before, to 2 citations after retraction. In contrast, for non-retracted control papers the citation counts were 4, and 5, respectively. Thus, on average, retraction was effective in cutting down citations to papers by at least 60%, as compared to non-retracted papers.
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Why is it important?
Retractions are the strongest means for cleaning up the scientific record. However, citations to retracted papers remain.
Perspectives
Retractions, is it stands now, is relatively ineffective for getting rid of unreliable research. However, there are various new technical and methodological ways available to enhance their efficacy.
Dr. Anton Kühberger
PLUS University of Salzburg
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This page is a summary of: Self-correction in science: The effect of retraction on the frequency of citations, PLoS ONE, December 2022, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277814.
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