Retracted articles in scientific literature: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2022 using the Web of Science.

ABSTRACT: Retractions serve a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of scientific literature. There has been growing interest in understanding the patterns behind retractions. This bibliometric study analyzed retracted articles published between 2003 and 2022, indexed by the Science Citation Index Expanded of the Web of Science Core Collection database. A total of 8466 retracted articles were identified, revealing an overall increase up to 2019, followed by a decline. A total of 109 countries contributed to the retracted articles, with China and the United States having the highest absolute numbers. In addition, the articles were published in 2347 different journals, with Tumor Biology recording the largest number of retracted articles. The top 10 most cited retracted articles indic

SUBMITTER: Koo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619962 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature