Retraction Watch: a great source

The website Retraction Watch: a great source!



Want to read what happens in the world of scientific publishing? More specific what goes wrong?

 

Have a look at the great site Retraction Watch

 

https://retractionwatch.com

 

See how researchers and publishers:

-Make up plagiarised papers

-Buy their way into publications by using paper mill scams

-Fabricate data

-Make use of identity theft

-Etc.


I asked ChatGPT about its 'thoughts' about the website "Retraction Watch", this is what I received back:

Retraction Watch is a valuable resource for tracking retractions of scientific papers and highlighting issues in academic publishing. It plays an important role in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in research by documenting instances of misconduct, errors, and problematic peer review processes.

The website is run by Ivan Oransky and Adam Marcus, and it's widely respected in the scientific community, though it sometimes sparks controversy when it exposes high-profile cases of fraud or mistakes. Some critics argue that it can be too aggressive or sensationalist, but overall, it serves as an important watchdog in the world of academic publishing.

Are you interested in retractions in a particular field, or just curious about the site?

...again pretty much a reasonable response but the information is rather general. I miss crucial information about excellent resources like "The Retraction Watch Hijacked Journal Checker" https://retractionwatch.com/the-retraction-watch-hijacked-journal-checker/ This is a great source of (yet) identified hijacked journals and a crucial tool in the fight against this type of fraud.

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