Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023.
<h4>Background</h4>China is one of the top countries with the most significant number or proportion of retracted publications, which has garnered significant attention.<h4>Methods</h4>Using the Retraction Watch Database, we collected retracted articles written by Chinese auth...
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| author | Liping Shi Xue Zhang Xiaojun Ma Xian Sun Jiangping Li Shulan He |
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| description | <h4>Background</h4>China is one of the top countries with the most significant number or proportion of retracted publications, which has garnered significant attention.<h4>Methods</h4>Using the Retraction Watch Database, we collected retracted articles written by Chinese authors from 31 provinces in mainland China, spanning the period between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2023. We used Geographical Information Science to analyze spatial distribution characteristics of retracted articles by Chinese authors and identify high-risk clusters of retracted areas.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 14,445 retracted articles authored by researchers from 31 provinces in China between 2012 and 2023 were analyzed. The Spatial trend surface analysis and Gravity center movement indicated a gradual increase in the number of retracted articles from the west to the east. The spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that revealed significant spatial clustering in the distribution of retracted articles across the 31 provinces. The results of the spatial-temporal clustering analysis showed that the hotspots were primarily concentrated in Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, and Anhui.<h4>Conclusion</h4>There is a discernible spatial clustering among these retractions, with a gradual increase in the number of retracted articles from west to east. Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, and Anhui are the hotspots for retractions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8d3eb2f0a5074b179d1dbe8fd7420dc12025-08-20T02:19:38ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032024-01-011912e031462210.1371/journal.pone.0314622Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023.Liping ShiXue ZhangXiaojun MaXian SunJiangping LiShulan He<h4>Background</h4>China is one of the top countries with the most significant number or proportion of retracted publications, which has garnered significant attention.<h4>Methods</h4>Using the Retraction Watch Database, we collected retracted articles written by Chinese authors from 31 provinces in mainland China, spanning the period between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2023. We used Geographical Information Science to analyze spatial distribution characteristics of retracted articles by Chinese authors and identify high-risk clusters of retracted areas.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 14,445 retracted articles authored by researchers from 31 provinces in China between 2012 and 2023 were analyzed. The Spatial trend surface analysis and Gravity center movement indicated a gradual increase in the number of retracted articles from the west to the east. The spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that revealed significant spatial clustering in the distribution of retracted articles across the 31 provinces. The results of the spatial-temporal clustering analysis showed that the hotspots were primarily concentrated in Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, and Anhui.<h4>Conclusion</h4>There is a discernible spatial clustering among these retractions, with a gradual increase in the number of retracted articles from west to east. Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, and Anhui are the hotspots for retractions.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314622 |
| spellingShingle | Liping Shi Xue Zhang Xiaojun Ma Xian Sun Jiangping Li Shulan He Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023. PLoS ONE |
| title | Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023. |
| title_full | Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023. |
| title_fullStr | Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023. |
| title_short | Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023. |
| title_sort | mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in china 2012 2023 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314622 |
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