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Retraction Watch Database
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Useful for AI safety researchers verifying the reliability of cited studies; retracted ML papers can propagate flawed findings if not identified early.
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Summary
The Retraction Watch Database is a comprehensive, searchable repository tracking retracted scientific papers across disciplines. It provides transparency into the scientific correction process by cataloging retractions, expressions of concern, and corrections with reasons such as fraud, error, or plagiarism. It serves as a critical resource for researchers verifying the integrity of cited literature.
Key Points
- •Tracks tens of thousands of retracted papers across scientific disciplines, including AI and machine learning research.
- •Provides reasons for retraction (e.g., data fabrication, plagiarism, errors) helping assess research integrity.
- •Searchable by author, journal, institution, or reason for retraction.
- •Supports due diligence when reviewing cited works in AI safety and related technical literature.
- •Maintained by the Center for Scientific Integrity as a public resource for research transparency.
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| Page | Type | Quality |
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| Scientific Knowledge Corruption | Risk | 91.0 |
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## [Help](http://www.retractionwatch.com/) EmailPassword | | | --- | | Version: 1.0.8.0<br>ISSN **2692-465X** | | The Retraction Watch Database<br>PLEASE NOTE: The best way to make use of this database is to download it from [here](https://gitlab.com/crossref/retraction-watch-data), thanks to the [acquisition of the database](https://retractionwatch.com/2023/09/12/the-retraction-watch-database-becomes-completely-open-and-rw-becomes-far-more-sustainable/) by Crossref.<br>We have also made changes to the search functionality to maintain reliability. For more information, read our [User Guide.](https://retractionwatch.com/retraction-watch-database-user-guide/)<br>Please consider a U.S. tax-deductible donation to help us to continue to update and improve this important resource. | | --- | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Author(s): |  | Country(s): |  | | Title: | | | Reason(s) for Retraction: |  | | Subject(s): |  | Article Type(s): |  | | Journal: |  | | Publisher: |  | | Affiliation(s): | | | Notes: | |  | | URL: | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Original Paper | | From Date: | | To: | | | PubMedID: | | | mm/dd/yyyy | | DOI: | | | Retraction or Other Notices | | From Date: | | To: | | | PubMedID: | | | mm/dd/yyyy | | DOI: | | | Nature of Notice: | RetractionExpression of ConcernCorrectionReinstatement | Paywalled: | YesNoUnknown | | | | Created By User:Uploaded From: | | | | |  | YesNoRaw | | | | | | Clear Search<br> | | | |
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