Data Integrity and Scientific Publications: A Scientometric Study of Publication Retractions from India
Mahender Pratap Singh, Arshiya, Komal Gupta, Pinky Bhagat, Suryakala Bharti · 2021
This study investigates the trends, causes, and patterns of retracted publications within Indian scientific research, utilizing Web of Science and Retraction Watch data.Through a scientometric analysis, the study aims to identify the primary reasons for retractions, the distribution of retractions across different subject areas, and the institutional affiliations of retracted papers.The paper explored the trends, causes, and institutional patterns of retractions, focusing on India, and provides insights into the roles of funding agencies and publishers in these occurrences.Analysis revealed significant trends in retraction rates, showing a marked increase from 2020 onwards.A broader examination of subject-wise, institutional, and author-specific retraction patterns accompanies this rise.Computer Science and Telecommunications have emerged as leading fields in retractions.At the same time, major journals and prominent institutions in India, such as the Indian Institute of Technology and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, are highlighted for their high retraction counts.Additionally, top authors with significant retraction records are identified, alongside a detailed breakdown of retractions by funding agencies and publishers.The study also investigated the access type of journals and the reasons behind retractions, identifying plagiarism and article duplication as predominant causes.The findings underscore the need for rigorous academic standards and transparent retraction processes to preserve the integrity of scientific literature.