In our new #Scientometrics paper, we assessed the pre- and post-citation counts of one paper each of five classes of retracted papers using the WoS:

:doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-023-04769-4

We propose a new four-tier classification system for citation sentiment or use (background; supportive; contradictory; manipulative) that accommodates both the functionality and sentiment of a #citation to assess how a #retractedpapers (or indeed, any paper), is cited.

From typo-laden code in psychedelics research to paper mills and plagiarism, we look back on some of the most notable retractions in scientific publishing this year.

https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/the-top-retractions-of-2022-70852

#science #badscience #retractions #retractedpapers