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science1 month ago•5 min saved

Retractions, AI Slop, and the Watchful Eye of Peer Review

Retraction Watch’s Weekend Reads roundup recaps a week of publishing scrutiny: headlines about a researcher’s alleged poisoning obfuscation, plagiarism accusations, fake references, and dozens of retractions due to compromised peer review; it also highlights AI-related issues in arXiv’s new rules (endorsements for first-time posters and English submissions) and a broad set of discussions on replication, ethics, and data use. The post notes the Hijacked Journal Checker with 400+ entries, the Retraction Watch Database surpassing 63,000 retractions, COVID-era retractions over 640, and 50 mass resignations, and invites donations to support the work.

via Retraction Watch|

#academic-publishing #ai-in-research #arxiv

science1 month ago•6 min saved

X chatter can foreshadow paper retractions, two studies show

Two large analyses find that critical posts on X often appear before scientific papers are retracted, with 8.3% of retracted studies having a critical tweet before retraction versus 1.5% of non-retracted ones; negative sentiment and the use of red-flag terms correlated with faster retractions, though causality isn’t proven. The work highlights post-publication commentary as a tool to flag potential issues, while cautioning that online critiques can reflect biases and require verification before action.

via Nature|

#post-publication-review #retractions #science

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Stolen study, sold authorship, and a plagiarism trap for the victim

A Bengaluru economist discovers her study was stolen and published by others, with authorship slots allegedly sold on Telegram for roughly $165–$200. The misappropriated paper, later indexed by a different journal, prompts plagiarism concerns when editors find it nearly identical to her rejected draft. The incident underscores how paper mills operate, the push for retractions, and ongoing investigations by publishers, even as some listed authors deny involvement.

via Retraction Watch|

#authorship #authorship-marketplaces #note-extra-tag-not-allowed

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Irish Finance Professor Loses 12 Edited Journal Papers

A finance professor in Ireland, Brian Lucey, had 12 papers retracted from journals he edited by Elsevier, citing editorial conflicts, though Lucey disputes the grounds for retraction and highlights widespread similar practices in finance and economics publishing. The retractions, which involved highly cited articles, have sparked debate about editorial ethics and conflicts of interest in academic publishing.

via Retraction Watch|

#academic-publishing #business #elsevier

science-and-medicine4 months ago•3 min saved

NEJM Launches MMWR Rival Amidst Scientific and Ethical Concerns

The article summarizes recent developments in scientific publishing, including NEJM launching a new public health report rival, a former NIH official's paper receiving an expression of concern, and a study revealing that 1 in 5 chemists have intentionally added errors during peer review, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct and integrity in research.

via Retraction Watch|

#academic-publishing #nejm #research-integrity

science7 months ago•8 min saved

Rapid Rise of Organized Scientific Fraud Threatens Research Integrity

A study highlights the rapid growth of research fraud driven by paper mills, brokers, and predatory publishers, outpacing corrective measures like retractions, and calls for global systemic changes to combat this issue effectively.

via Retraction Watch|

#paper-mills #publication-ethics #research-fraud

science-and-technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Frontiers to Retract 122 Articles Over Unethical Network Links

Frontiers is retracting 122 articles across five journals after uncovering a network of authors and editors involved in unethical practices like citation manipulation and undisclosed conflicts of interest, linked to over 4,000 articles across multiple publishers, highlighting ongoing issues with research integrity in academic publishing.

via Retraction Watch|

#academic-publishing #frontiers #peer-review-misconduct

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Science Retracts 'Arsenic Life' Study After 15 Years of Controversy

The article summarizes recent developments in scientific publishing, including the retraction of the 'arsenic life' paper after 15 years, numerous COVID-19 paper retractions, and ongoing issues with misconduct, political interference, and peer review challenges across various journals and research fields.

via Retraction Watch|

#peer-review #publication-controversy #research-integrity

science9 months ago•2 min saved

French Chemist Banned for Two Years Over Research Integrity Violations

A French chemist at CNRS has been banned from research for two years due to repeated breaches of research integrity, including fabricating data and manipulating images in over 20 studies, leading to multiple paper retractions and calls for serious corrective actions.

via Chemistry World|

#cnrs #france #research-integrity

science-and-research-integrity1 year ago•3 min saved

"Fixing Peer Review: The Key to Better Science Publishing"

This week's Retraction Watch highlights include issues with hijacked journals, allegations of research misconduct, and the ongoing challenges in peer review and data integrity. Notable stories cover the surprising history of abstracts, the broken state of peer review, and controversies in bee waggle dance data. The Retraction Watch Database now includes over 49,000 retractions and tools like the Hijacked Journal Checker to combat fraudulent publications.

via Retraction Watch|

#data-integrity #peer-review #research-misconduct

science1 year ago•5 min saved

"Cancer Research Institute Retracts 7 Studies Amid Controversy"

The prestigious Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has retracted seven studies following allegations of image manipulation and errors by a scientist blogger. The controversy has raised questions about scientific integrity and the pressures in research that could lead to misconduct. The retractions, primarily focused on multiple myeloma research, have prompted concerns about the impact on the field and the reputation of the institute. The episode highlights ongoing debates about scientific integrity and the need for swift action to correct the scientific record.

via NBC News|

#cancer-research #dana-farber-cancer-institute #image-manipulation

health-and-research2 years ago•2 min saved

"Harvard Affiliates Retract and Correct Multiple Studies Amid Data Manipulation Claims"

A Harvard Medical School affiliate is planning to retract six studies and correct 31 papers due to an ongoing investigation into several senior cancer researchers and administrators. The investigation involves more than 50 papers, with requests for retractions and corrections sent to journals. The institute has not determined whether research misconduct occurred, and the CEO and President of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Laurie Glimcher, is among those being investigated. Additionally, Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned following plagiarism allegations and a congressional hearing, and the institute is reviewing an unknown number of other papers with possible issues.

via Daily Caller|

#cancer-studies #harvard-medical-school #health-and-research

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Harvard Cancer Institute Retracts 6 Papers, Corrects 31 Amid Data Manipulation Claims"

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is retracting six papers and correcting 31 others authored by four senior researchers following allegations of data manipulation. The corrections come after claims of misconduct against DFCI President and CEO Laurie H. Glimcher ’72, Executive Vice President and COO William C. Hahn ’87, Senior Vice President for Experimental Medicine Irene M. Ghobrial, and Harvard Medical School professor Kenneth C. Anderson. The institute's research integrity officer stated that they are committed to a culture of accountability and integrity and are examining every inquiry about research integrity fully.

via Harvard Crimson|

#dana-farber-cancer-institute #data-manipulation #research-integrity