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Predatory Publishing and Academic Integrity: A Perspective Statement on Retraction of Neurosurgical Publications Source: David F.Jimenez and David N.Garza, World Neurosurgery Volume 105, September 2017, Pages 990-992.
This article reflects on the state of retractions in the field of neurosurgery, drawing from an earlier systematic review of the last 20 years of retractions in the field. The article adds to the review by reflecting on how various issues, like the Open Access movement, the increase in predatory publishing, and the recalibration of academic professional standards may be contributory factors to increasing retraction rates. Read the systematic review here.
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