Retraction Watch has created a database that systematically tracks scientific retractions, providing researchers and institutions with essential data on the integrity of published studies. This platform enhances transparency in the scientific process by offering a centralized resource for analyzing retraction trends and their implications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
The integrity of published scientific research is crucial, yet identifying and tracking retractions remains a challenge for researchers and institutions. A lack of centralized, easily accessible data on retractions hinders efforts to understand and address issues of research misconduct and errors.
Solution
Retraction Watch offers a comprehensive database that systematically catalogs scientific retractions, providing a vital resource for analyzing trends and understanding the implications of retracted studies. The platform aggregates information on retractions across various disciplines, offering insights into the reasons behind retractions, the types of articles affected, and the individuals or institutions involved. By centralizing this data, Retraction Watch promotes transparency in the scientific process and enables researchers, institutions, and the public to better assess the reliability of published research. The database also includes tools for identifying hijacked journals and papers with evidence of AI involvement.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes researchers, academic institutions, science journalists, and policymakers seeking to monitor and analyze trends in scientific retractions and research integrity.
Features
- Centralized database of over 50,000 retracted articles, continually updated
- Detailed records including reasons for retraction, article types, and involved parties
- Tracking of journals known to be hijacked
- Identification of papers with potential AI involvement in writing
- Leaderboards of authors with the most retractions and the most highly cited retracted papers
- Mass Resignation List tracking editorial board resignations