Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration?
The last two decades have witnessed the rising prevalence of both co-publishing and retraction. Focusing on research collaboration, this paper utilizes a unique dataset to investigate factors contributing to retraction probability and elapsed time between publication and retraction. Data analysis re...
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| description | The last two decades have witnessed the rising prevalence of both co-publishing and retraction. Focusing on research collaboration, this paper utilizes a unique dataset to investigate factors contributing to retraction probability and elapsed time between publication and retraction. Data analysis reveals that the majority of retracted papers are multi-authored and that repeat offenders are collaboration prone. Yet, all things being equal, collaboration, in and of itself, does not increase the likelihood of producing flawed or fraudulent research, at least in the form of retraction. That holds for all retractions and also retractions due to falsification, fabrication, and plagiarism (FFP). The research also finds that publications with authors from elite universities are less likely to be retracted, which is particularly true for retractions due to FFP. China stands out with the fastest retracting speed compared to other countries. Possible explanations, limitations, and policy implications are also discussed. |
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| spelling | nottingham-609392020-06-22T03:03:59Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/60939/ Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? Tang, Li Hu, Guangyuan Sui, Yang Yang, Yuhan Cao, Cong The last two decades have witnessed the rising prevalence of both co-publishing and retraction. Focusing on research collaboration, this paper utilizes a unique dataset to investigate factors contributing to retraction probability and elapsed time between publication and retraction. Data analysis reveals that the majority of retracted papers are multi-authored and that repeat offenders are collaboration prone. Yet, all things being equal, collaboration, in and of itself, does not increase the likelihood of producing flawed or fraudulent research, at least in the form of retraction. That holds for all retractions and also retractions due to falsification, fabrication, and plagiarism (FFP). The research also finds that publications with authors from elite universities are less likely to be retracted, which is particularly true for retractions due to FFP. China stands out with the fastest retracting speed compared to other countries. Possible explanations, limitations, and policy implications are also discussed. 2020-03-25 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en cc_by https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/60939/1/Retraction%20coverpage-2020march.pdf Tang, Li, Hu, Guangyuan, Sui, Yang, Yang, Yuhan and Cao, Cong (2020) Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? Science and Engineering Ethics, 26 (3). pp. 1681-1708. ISSN 1353-3452 research collaboration; retraction; diffusion of responsibility; scientific misconduct http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11948-020-00209-1 doi:10.1007/s11948-020-00209-1 doi:10.1007/s11948-020-00209-1 |
| spellingShingle | research collaboration; retraction; diffusion of responsibility; scientific misconduct Tang, Li Hu, Guangyuan Sui, Yang Yang, Yuhan Cao, Cong Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? |
| title | Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? |
| title_full | Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? |
| title_fullStr | Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? |
| title_short | Retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? |
| title_sort | retraction: the “other face” of research collaboration? |
| topic | research collaboration; retraction; diffusion of responsibility; scientific misconduct |
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