Evaluating the Clarity of Retractions and the Spread of Misinformation in Otolaryngology.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the clarity of retraction notices in otolaryngology journals and examine the relationship between retraction notice clarity and improper post-retraction citations.

Study design

A retrospective analysis of retracted articles in otolaryngology journals from journal inception to August 1, 2024.

Setting

Articles were selected from leading otolaryngology journals with citation data retrieved from major academic databases.

Methods

Retracted articles were identified using the Retraction Watch Database. Citation patterns were analyzed through Google Scholar and Scopus. Retraction notices were evaluated for adherence to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. The study included 80 retracted articles, with 1398 citations in Google Scholar

SUBMITTER: Cunningham AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12439187 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature