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Why Growing Retractions Are (Mostly) a Good Sign

Daniele Fanelli

PLoS Medicine · 2013 · 277 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

In a new Essay in the Research Integrity Series, Daniele Fanelli examines the evidence and possible reasons for the rising number of retractions.

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