More Retractions: Is Science Getting Worse or More Transparent?
A retraction count is a warning sign, not a complete diagnosis of the scientific system. The reasons behind the numbers matter.
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9 November 2026Staff-reported · Editorially independent
Research Integrity
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Inside the Paper Mill Problem: How Fabricated Research Reaches Journals
Suspicious manuscripts do not always arrive with obvious warning signs. Some are designed to look like ordinary submissions.
Trust Should Be Designed Into Scholarly Publishing
Research integrity should not depend entirely on checks performed immediately before publication.