Retraction Index
nounPronunciation: /rɪˈtrækʃən ˈɪndɛks/
A metric quantifying the proportion of published articles withdrawn due to scientific misconduct, data errors, or other validity concerns within a specific journal or time period. This index serves as an indicator of publication quality control and institutional research integrity standards.
Plain English
The percentage of published articles that must be removed from the scientific record due to errors or misconduct.
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"The journal's retraction index increased significantly after implementing stricter verification protocols for statistical analyses."
Style guide notes: Always capitalize when referring to specific journal metrics or formal indices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes articles to be included in the retraction index?
Scientific misconduct, data fabrication, plagiarism, duplicate publication, and significant methodological errors warrant retraction.
How is retraction index calculated for journals?
Divide total retracted articles by total published articles within a specified period, typically expressed as a percentage.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Essential for editorial staff evaluating journal credibility and implementing quality assurance mechanisms.
Required skill level: Mid