What is Retraction Watch's view on the use of retraction databases for research evaluation?

• Following criticism, PLOS removes blog defending scrutiny of science, Retraction Watch ... consumer-facing informational sources, however Hill Research ... Mar 1, 2017 ... Retractions are printed to gain (or regain) the trust of followers. News sources are known for tracking down sources to verify the authenticity ... ... Retraction Watch). However, blogs are not as sustainable as traditional ... informational brochure. The concept was in general received well and ... Dec 19, 2024 ... The growing number of retracted articles in academic publishing has become a pressing concern. While retractions are essential for ... Comparing beliefs after retractions to beliefs (a) without the retracted information and (b) after equivalent new information, we find that retractions result ... May 19, 2023 ... 2013), we find that citations to retracted papers dropped significantly after retraction. In contrast, corresponding unsupported patents did not. ▷ See the related tweets and these Retraction Watch posts of 26 August 2021 and 28 September 2021. ... informational index • likelihood thickness • mental ... Sep 20, 2023 ... Evidence syntheses cite retracted publications. However, citation is not necessarily endorsement, as authors may be criticizing or refuting ... Jun 12, 2024 ... The Retraction Watch Hijacked Journals Checker is an important ... Mriganka writes, reviews, and plans educational or informational content aimed ... misconduct retraction is not partic- ularly helpful to predict the eminence of a retracted author. If misconduct is a more informative signal, and high-status ...