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Understanding Academic Retractions

This chapter explores the growing prevalence of retractions in academic publishing, analyzing institutional patterns and the factors contributing to high retraction rates. It discusses the implications of these retractions on scientific integrity and the challenges faced by publishers in addressing questionable research. The chapter also touches on recent shifts in governmental policies affecting scientific agencies, further complicating the environment for researchers.

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