Traditionally,liver retraction for laparoscopic gastrectomy is done via manual methods,such as the placement of retractors through the accessory ports and using a Nathanson retractor.However,these techniques often pos...Traditionally,liver retraction for laparoscopic gastrectomy is done via manual methods,such as the placement of retractors through the accessory ports and using a Nathanson retractor.However,these techniques often posed issues including extra abdominal incisions,risk of liver injury or ischaemia,and the potential for compromised visualization.Over the years,the development of innovative liver retraction techniques has significantly improved the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic gastrectomy and similar other hiatal procedures.This editorial will comment on the article by Lin et al,and compare this to the other liver retractor techniques available for surgeons and highlight the pros and cons of each technique of liver retraction.展开更多
Purpose:This study examines the impact of research policy changes on scientific retractions of publications authored by Romanian authors,focusing on national trends and the interplay between policy reforms and publish...Purpose:This study examines the impact of research policy changes on scientific retractions of publications authored by Romanian authors,focusing on national trends and the interplay between policy reforms and publishing practices.Design/methodology/approach:Using data from the Retraction Watch Database and Web of Science(WoS),188 unique retractions involving Romanian authors(2000-2022)were analyzed.The study compared retraction patterns before and after the 2016 reforms,which prioritized the publication of articles in WoS-indexed journals over non-WoS outputs.Findings:The analysis identified two key trends:(1)before the 2016 reforms,retractions predominantly involved non-WoS journals(99 non-WoS retractions to 38 WoS retractions),a trend that reversed post-reform(16 non-WoS to 35 WoS),and(2)while the total number of WoS-indexed retractions increased after the reforms,the retraction rates for WoS articles remained stable.Post-reform reliance on MDPI journals,which have low retraction rates,partially explains this stability.Excluding MDPI publications,retraction rates for articles and reviews increase by 14.91%,aligning with patterns seen elsewhere.Research limitations:The study focuses on retractions involving Romanian authors,limiting its generalizability.Furthermore,reliance on database records may not fully capture all retractions.Practical implications:These findings underscore the need for research policy reforms to consider a broader range of effects,and the need for nuanced interpretations of retraction data,which are influenced by a complex range of factors,including specific publisher practices.Originality/value:This research is the first to investigate the complex relationship between research policy reforms,publisher behavior,and retraction trends.展开更多
Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.The western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in man...Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.The western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
The published article titled“UCA1 Regulates the Growth and Metastasis of Pancreatic Cancer by Sponging miR-135a”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.9,2017,pp.1529–1541.DOI:10.3727/096504017X14888987...The published article titled“UCA1 Regulates the Growth and Metastasis of Pancreatic Cancer by Sponging miR-135a”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.9,2017,pp.1529–1541.DOI:10.3727/096504017X14888987683152 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n9/56938 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.展开更多
Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed ...Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
Published:18 July 2025 The published article titled“Inhibition of Liver Carcinoma Cell Invasion and Metastasis by Knockdown of Cullin7 In Vitro and In Vivo”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.23,No.4,2015,...Published:18 July 2025 The published article titled“Inhibition of Liver Carcinoma Cell Invasion and Metastasis by Knockdown of Cullin7 In Vitro and In Vivo”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.23,No.4,2015,pp.171–181.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14519995067562 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v23n4/57554 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.The western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in man...Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.The western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
The published article titled“MicroRNA-221-3p Plays an Oncogenic Role in Gastric Carcinoma by Inhibiting PTEN Expression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.523–536.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14...The published article titled“MicroRNA-221-3p Plays an Oncogenic Role in Gastric Carcinoma by Inhibiting PTEN Expression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.523–536.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14756282819385 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n4/56833 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
RETRACTION:P.Goyal and R.Malviya,“Challenges and Opportunities of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare,”Health Care Science 2,no.5(2023):328-338,https://doi.org/10.1002/hcs2.66.The above article,published online on 4 Oc...RETRACTION:P.Goyal and R.Malviya,“Challenges and Opportunities of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare,”Health Care Science 2,no.5(2023):328-338,https://doi.org/10.1002/hcs2.66.The above article,published online on 4 October 2023 in Wiley Online Library(wileyonlinelibrary.com),has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor-in-Chief,Zongjiu Zhang;Tsinghua University Press;and John Wiley&Sons Ltd.展开更多
BACKGROUND Among the rapidly developing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)techniques,transumbilical single-incision LC is increasingly replacing the traditional LC,with advantages of minimal invasion,sli...BACKGROUND Among the rapidly developing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)techniques,transumbilical single-incision LC is increasingly replacing the traditional LC,with advantages of minimal invasion,slight postoperative pain,faster recovery.Despite the advantages mentioned above,the currently available specialized single-port laparoscopic instruments are hindered by high costs and limited applications,challenging their widespread use in medical facilities.AIM To design a two-point lifting/retracting(TPLR)technique for transumbilical single-port LC(TUSPLC)based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle(or cystohepatic triangle)and investigate its surgical feasibility.METHODS The clinical data of 103 patients who underwent TUSPLC utilizing the TPLR technique in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery at our hospital between June 2023 and June 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.The patient cohort included 82 cases of cholelithiasis,11 cases of gallbladder polyps,6 cases of concurrent gallstones and polyps,and 4 cases of gallbladder adenomyomatosis.RESULTS All the surgical procedures were conducted using standard laparoscopic instruments.Surgery was successful in 98(95.14%)patients using the TPLR method,which effectively exposed the Calot's triangle during surgery.The operative time ranged from 35 to 70 minutes,with an average of 42.4±26.8 minutes.In 3 cases,an additional operative port was required below the xiphoid process,and 2 cases were converted to conventional three-port LC.No complications such as abdominal pain,fever,bile leakage,hemorrhage,or incisional infection were noted postoperatively.No discernible surgical scars were observed at the 2-week postoperative reexamination.Additionally,a 3-month follow-up period revealed no complications.CONCLUSION The TPLR technique,developed based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle,facilitates exposure of the Calot's triangle during surgery.It is a simple,safe,feasible,and cost-effective method,and a promising approach for single-port LC.展开更多
The published article titled“Knockdown of Rap1b Enhances Apoptosis and Autophagy in Gastric Cancer Cells via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.24,No.5,2016,pp.287–293.DOI:10.37...The published article titled“Knockdown of Rap1b Enhances Apoptosis and Autophagy in Gastric Cancer Cells via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.24,No.5,2016,pp.287–293.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14648701447779 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v24n5/56977 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed ...Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.展开更多
In this retraction note,we have decided to retract an article published in World Journal of Gastroenterology due to management regulations and disagreement among the authors.
In this retraction note,we formally retract an article published in World Journal of Cardiology due to management regulations and disagreement among the authors.
In this retraction note,we describe the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery(WJGS)Editorial Office’s decision and reason for retracting an article published in WJGS,volume 16,issue 1.
The retraction note addresses allegations concerning the published article titled“Efficacy and safety analysis of transarterial chemoembolization and transarterial radioembolization in advanced hepatocellular carcino...The retraction note addresses allegations concerning the published article titled“Efficacy and safety analysis of transarterial chemoembolization and transarterial radioembolization in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma descending hepatec-tomy”.World J Gastrointest Surg 2023;15:687-697.To preserve academic integrity and avoid misleading the readers,the authors agreed to retract the article,due to significant concerns regarding the reliability of the transarterial radioembolization data obtained by exploratory,non-standardized interventional procedures and ethical compliance in this study,which severely damaged the conclusion in this study.The authors sincerely apologize to the readers,reviewers and editors for these errors and for any inconvenience caused by this retraction.展开更多
Purpose:Recently,global science has shown an increasing open trend,however,the characteristics of research integrity of open access(OA)publications have rarely been studied.The aim of this study is to compare the char...Purpose:Recently,global science has shown an increasing open trend,however,the characteristics of research integrity of open access(OA)publications have rarely been studied.The aim of this study is to compare the characteristics of retracted articles across different OA levels and discover whether OA level influences the characteristics of retracted articles.Design/methodology/approach:The research conducted an analysis of 6,005 retracted publications between 2001 and 2020 from the Web of Science and Retraction Watch databases.These publications were categorized based on their OA levels,including Gold OA,Green OA,and non-OA.The study explored retraction rates,time lags and reasons within these categories.Findings:The findings of this research revealed distinct patterns in retraction rates among different OA levels.Publications with Gold OA demonstrated the highest retraction rate,followed by Green OA and non-OA.A comparison of retraction reasons between Gold OA and non-OA categories indicated similar proportions,while Green OA exhibited a higher proportion due to falsification and manipulation issues,along with a lower occurrence of plagiarism and authorship issues.The retraction time lag was shortest for Gold OA,followed by non-OA,and longest for Green OA.The prolonged retraction time for Green OA could be attributed to an atypical distribution of retraction reasons.A comparative study on characteristics of retracted publications across different open access levels Research limitations:There is no exploration of a wider range of OA levels,such as Hybrid OA and Bronze OA.Practical implications:The outcomes of this study suggest the need for increased attention to research integrity within the OA publications.The occurrences offalsification,manipulation,and ethical concerns within Green OA publications warrant attention from the scientific community.Originality/value:This study contributes to the understanding of research integrity in the realm of OA publications,shedding light on retraction patterns and reasons across different OA levels.展开更多
Purpose:The notable increase in retraction papers has attracted considerable attention from diverse stakeholders.Various sources are now offering information related to research integrity,including concerns voiced on ...Purpose:The notable increase in retraction papers has attracted considerable attention from diverse stakeholders.Various sources are now offering information related to research integrity,including concerns voiced on social media,disclosed lists of paper mills,and retraction notices accessible through journal websites.However,despite the availability of such resources,there remains a lack of a unified platform to consolidate this information,thereby hindering efficient searching and cross-referencing.Thus,it is imperative to develop a comprehensive platform for retracted papers and related concerns.This article aims to introduce“Amend,”a platform designed to integrate information on research integrity from diverse sources.Design/methodology/approach:The Amend platform consolidates concerns and lists of problematic articles sourced from social media platforms(e.g.,PubPeer,For Better Science),retraction notices from journal websites,and citation databases(e.g.,Web of Science,CrossRef).Moreover,Amend includes investigation and punishment announcements released by administrative agencies(e.g.,NSFC,MOE,MOST,CAS).Each related paper is marked and can be traced back to its information source via a provided link.Furthermore,the Amend database incorporates various attributes of retracted articles,including citation topics,funding details,open access status,and more.The reasons for retraction are identified and classified as either academic misconduct or honest errors,with detailed subcategories provided for further clarity.Findings:Within the Amend platform,a total of 32,515 retracted papers indexed in SCI,SSCI,and ESCI between 1980 and 2023 were identified.Of these,26,620(81.87%)were associated with academic misconduct.The retraction rate stands at 6.64 per 10,000 articles.Notably,the retraction rate for non-gold open access articles significantly differs from that for gold open access articles,with this disparity progressively widening over the years.Furthermore,the reasons for retractions have shifted from traditional individual behaviors like falsification,fabrication,plagiarism,and duplication to more organized large-scale fraudulent practices,including Paper Mills,Fake Peer-review,and Artificial Intelligence Generated Content(AIGC).Research limitations:The Amend platform may not fully capture all retracted and concerning papers,thereby impacting its comprehensiveness.Additionally,inaccuracies in retraction notices may lead to errors in tagged reasons.Practical implications:Amend provides an integrated platform for stakeholders to enhance monitoring,analysis,and research on academic misconduct issues.Ultimately,the Amend database can contribute to upholding scientific integrity.Originality/value:This study introduces a globally integrated platform for retracted and concerning papers,along with a preliminary analysis of the evolutionary trends in retracted papers.展开更多
Neurosurgery is a highly specialized field:it often involves surgical manipulation of noble structures and cerebral retraction is frequently necessary to reach deep-seated brain lesions.There are still no reliable met...Neurosurgery is a highly specialized field:it often involves surgical manipulation of noble structures and cerebral retraction is frequently necessary to reach deep-seated brain lesions.There are still no reliable methods preventing possible retraction complications.The objective of this study was to design work chambers well suited for transcranial endoscopic surgery while providing safe retraction of the surrounding brain tissue.The chamber is designed to be inserted close to the intracranial point of interest;once it is best placed it can be opened.This should guarantee an appreciable workspace similar to that of current neurosurgical procedures.The experimental aspect of this study involved the use of a force sensor to evaluate the pressures exerted on the brain tissue during the retraction phase.Following pterional craniotomy,pressure measurements were made during retraction with the use of a conventional metal spatula with different inclinations.Note that,although the force values necessary for retraction and exerted on the spatula by the neurosurgeon are the same,the local pressure exerted on the parenchyma at the edge of the spatula at different inclinations varied greatly.A new method of cerebral retraction using a chamber retractor(CR)has been designed to avoid any type of complication due to spatula edge overpressures and to maintain acceptable pressure values exerted on the parenchyma.展开更多
文摘Traditionally,liver retraction for laparoscopic gastrectomy is done via manual methods,such as the placement of retractors through the accessory ports and using a Nathanson retractor.However,these techniques often posed issues including extra abdominal incisions,risk of liver injury or ischaemia,and the potential for compromised visualization.Over the years,the development of innovative liver retraction techniques has significantly improved the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic gastrectomy and similar other hiatal procedures.This editorial will comment on the article by Lin et al,and compare this to the other liver retractor techniques available for surgeons and highlight the pros and cons of each technique of liver retraction.
文摘Purpose:This study examines the impact of research policy changes on scientific retractions of publications authored by Romanian authors,focusing on national trends and the interplay between policy reforms and publishing practices.Design/methodology/approach:Using data from the Retraction Watch Database and Web of Science(WoS),188 unique retractions involving Romanian authors(2000-2022)were analyzed.The study compared retraction patterns before and after the 2016 reforms,which prioritized the publication of articles in WoS-indexed journals over non-WoS outputs.Findings:The analysis identified two key trends:(1)before the 2016 reforms,retractions predominantly involved non-WoS journals(99 non-WoS retractions to 38 WoS retractions),a trend that reversed post-reform(16 non-WoS to 35 WoS),and(2)while the total number of WoS-indexed retractions increased after the reforms,the retraction rates for WoS articles remained stable.Post-reform reliance on MDPI journals,which have low retraction rates,partially explains this stability.Excluding MDPI publications,retraction rates for articles and reviews increase by 14.91%,aligning with patterns seen elsewhere.Research limitations:The study focuses on retractions involving Romanian authors,limiting its generalizability.Furthermore,reliance on database records may not fully capture all retractions.Practical implications:These findings underscore the need for research policy reforms to consider a broader range of effects,and the need for nuanced interpretations of retraction data,which are influenced by a complex range of factors,including specific publisher practices.Originality/value:This research is the first to investigate the complex relationship between research policy reforms,publisher behavior,and retraction trends.
文摘Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.The western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
文摘The published article titled“UCA1 Regulates the Growth and Metastasis of Pancreatic Cancer by Sponging miR-135a”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.9,2017,pp.1529–1541.DOI:10.3727/096504017X14888987683152 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n9/56938 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.
文摘Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
文摘Published:18 July 2025 The published article titled“Inhibition of Liver Carcinoma Cell Invasion and Metastasis by Knockdown of Cullin7 In Vitro and In Vivo”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.23,No.4,2015,pp.171–181.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14519995067562 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v23n4/57554 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
文摘Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.The western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
文摘The published article titled“MicroRNA-221-3p Plays an Oncogenic Role in Gastric Carcinoma by Inhibiting PTEN Expression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.523–536.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14756282819385 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n4/56833 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
文摘RETRACTION:P.Goyal and R.Malviya,“Challenges and Opportunities of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare,”Health Care Science 2,no.5(2023):328-338,https://doi.org/10.1002/hcs2.66.The above article,published online on 4 October 2023 in Wiley Online Library(wileyonlinelibrary.com),has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor-in-Chief,Zongjiu Zhang;Tsinghua University Press;and John Wiley&Sons Ltd.
文摘BACKGROUND Among the rapidly developing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)techniques,transumbilical single-incision LC is increasingly replacing the traditional LC,with advantages of minimal invasion,slight postoperative pain,faster recovery.Despite the advantages mentioned above,the currently available specialized single-port laparoscopic instruments are hindered by high costs and limited applications,challenging their widespread use in medical facilities.AIM To design a two-point lifting/retracting(TPLR)technique for transumbilical single-port LC(TUSPLC)based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle(or cystohepatic triangle)and investigate its surgical feasibility.METHODS The clinical data of 103 patients who underwent TUSPLC utilizing the TPLR technique in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery at our hospital between June 2023 and June 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.The patient cohort included 82 cases of cholelithiasis,11 cases of gallbladder polyps,6 cases of concurrent gallstones and polyps,and 4 cases of gallbladder adenomyomatosis.RESULTS All the surgical procedures were conducted using standard laparoscopic instruments.Surgery was successful in 98(95.14%)patients using the TPLR method,which effectively exposed the Calot's triangle during surgery.The operative time ranged from 35 to 70 minutes,with an average of 42.4±26.8 minutes.In 3 cases,an additional operative port was required below the xiphoid process,and 2 cases were converted to conventional three-port LC.No complications such as abdominal pain,fever,bile leakage,hemorrhage,or incisional infection were noted postoperatively.No discernible surgical scars were observed at the 2-week postoperative reexamination.Additionally,a 3-month follow-up period revealed no complications.CONCLUSION The TPLR technique,developed based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle,facilitates exposure of the Calot's triangle during surgery.It is a simple,safe,feasible,and cost-effective method,and a promising approach for single-port LC.
文摘The published article titled“Knockdown of Rap1b Enhances Apoptosis and Autophagy in Gastric Cancer Cells via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.24,No.5,2016,pp.287–293.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14648701447779 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v24n5/56977 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
文摘Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.
文摘In this retraction note,we have decided to retract an article published in World Journal of Gastroenterology due to management regulations and disagreement among the authors.
文摘In this retraction note,we formally retract an article published in World Journal of Cardiology due to management regulations and disagreement among the authors.
文摘In this retraction note,we describe the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery(WJGS)Editorial Office’s decision and reason for retracting an article published in WJGS,volume 16,issue 1.
文摘The retraction note addresses allegations concerning the published article titled“Efficacy and safety analysis of transarterial chemoembolization and transarterial radioembolization in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma descending hepatec-tomy”.World J Gastrointest Surg 2023;15:687-697.To preserve academic integrity and avoid misleading the readers,the authors agreed to retract the article,due to significant concerns regarding the reliability of the transarterial radioembolization data obtained by exploratory,non-standardized interventional procedures and ethical compliance in this study,which severely damaged the conclusion in this study.The authors sincerely apologize to the readers,reviewers and editors for these errors and for any inconvenience caused by this retraction.
基金the National Social Science Foundation of China(No.22CTQ032).
文摘Purpose:Recently,global science has shown an increasing open trend,however,the characteristics of research integrity of open access(OA)publications have rarely been studied.The aim of this study is to compare the characteristics of retracted articles across different OA levels and discover whether OA level influences the characteristics of retracted articles.Design/methodology/approach:The research conducted an analysis of 6,005 retracted publications between 2001 and 2020 from the Web of Science and Retraction Watch databases.These publications were categorized based on their OA levels,including Gold OA,Green OA,and non-OA.The study explored retraction rates,time lags and reasons within these categories.Findings:The findings of this research revealed distinct patterns in retraction rates among different OA levels.Publications with Gold OA demonstrated the highest retraction rate,followed by Green OA and non-OA.A comparison of retraction reasons between Gold OA and non-OA categories indicated similar proportions,while Green OA exhibited a higher proportion due to falsification and manipulation issues,along with a lower occurrence of plagiarism and authorship issues.The retraction time lag was shortest for Gold OA,followed by non-OA,and longest for Green OA.The prolonged retraction time for Green OA could be attributed to an atypical distribution of retraction reasons.A comparative study on characteristics of retracted publications across different open access levels Research limitations:There is no exploration of a wider range of OA levels,such as Hybrid OA and Bronze OA.Practical implications:The outcomes of this study suggest the need for increased attention to research integrity within the OA publications.The occurrences offalsification,manipulation,and ethical concerns within Green OA publications warrant attention from the scientific community.Originality/value:This study contributes to the understanding of research integrity in the realm of OA publications,shedding light on retraction patterns and reasons across different OA levels.
基金NSFC(No.71974017)LIS Outstanding Talents Introducing Program,Bureau of Development and Planning of CAS(2022).
文摘Purpose:The notable increase in retraction papers has attracted considerable attention from diverse stakeholders.Various sources are now offering information related to research integrity,including concerns voiced on social media,disclosed lists of paper mills,and retraction notices accessible through journal websites.However,despite the availability of such resources,there remains a lack of a unified platform to consolidate this information,thereby hindering efficient searching and cross-referencing.Thus,it is imperative to develop a comprehensive platform for retracted papers and related concerns.This article aims to introduce“Amend,”a platform designed to integrate information on research integrity from diverse sources.Design/methodology/approach:The Amend platform consolidates concerns and lists of problematic articles sourced from social media platforms(e.g.,PubPeer,For Better Science),retraction notices from journal websites,and citation databases(e.g.,Web of Science,CrossRef).Moreover,Amend includes investigation and punishment announcements released by administrative agencies(e.g.,NSFC,MOE,MOST,CAS).Each related paper is marked and can be traced back to its information source via a provided link.Furthermore,the Amend database incorporates various attributes of retracted articles,including citation topics,funding details,open access status,and more.The reasons for retraction are identified and classified as either academic misconduct or honest errors,with detailed subcategories provided for further clarity.Findings:Within the Amend platform,a total of 32,515 retracted papers indexed in SCI,SSCI,and ESCI between 1980 and 2023 were identified.Of these,26,620(81.87%)were associated with academic misconduct.The retraction rate stands at 6.64 per 10,000 articles.Notably,the retraction rate for non-gold open access articles significantly differs from that for gold open access articles,with this disparity progressively widening over the years.Furthermore,the reasons for retractions have shifted from traditional individual behaviors like falsification,fabrication,plagiarism,and duplication to more organized large-scale fraudulent practices,including Paper Mills,Fake Peer-review,and Artificial Intelligence Generated Content(AIGC).Research limitations:The Amend platform may not fully capture all retracted and concerning papers,thereby impacting its comprehensiveness.Additionally,inaccuracies in retraction notices may lead to errors in tagged reasons.Practical implications:Amend provides an integrated platform for stakeholders to enhance monitoring,analysis,and research on academic misconduct issues.Ultimately,the Amend database can contribute to upholding scientific integrity.Originality/value:This study introduces a globally integrated platform for retracted and concerning papers,along with a preliminary analysis of the evolutionary trends in retracted papers.
文摘Neurosurgery is a highly specialized field:it often involves surgical manipulation of noble structures and cerebral retraction is frequently necessary to reach deep-seated brain lesions.There are still no reliable methods preventing possible retraction complications.The objective of this study was to design work chambers well suited for transcranial endoscopic surgery while providing safe retraction of the surrounding brain tissue.The chamber is designed to be inserted close to the intracranial point of interest;once it is best placed it can be opened.This should guarantee an appreciable workspace similar to that of current neurosurgical procedures.The experimental aspect of this study involved the use of a force sensor to evaluate the pressures exerted on the brain tissue during the retraction phase.Following pterional craniotomy,pressure measurements were made during retraction with the use of a conventional metal spatula with different inclinations.Note that,although the force values necessary for retraction and exerted on the spatula by the neurosurgeon are the same,the local pressure exerted on the parenchyma at the edge of the spatula at different inclinations varied greatly.A new method of cerebral retraction using a chamber retractor(CR)has been designed to avoid any type of complication due to spatula edge overpressures and to maintain acceptable pressure values exerted on the parenchyma.
