11 research paper retractions across biomedical sciences, cancer research, engineering, computer science, and interdisciplinary technology fields have been reported in early March.
The Journal of Testing and Evaluation retracted 9 papers, while 1 paper each was retracted from Oncology Research and Cancer Research.
The majority of these retractions were due to compromised peer review processes and image-related concerns.
China is involved in all of these retracted papers.
| Major Journal Involved | Journal of Testing and Evaluation (ASTM International) – 9 papers |
| Other Journals | Oncology Research and Cancer Research |
| Most Common Retraction Reason | Compromised peer review |
| Other Retraction Reasons | Image duplication, investigation by journal, article concerns |
| Countries Involved | China (all 11), United Kingdom (1), United States (1) |
| Fields Most Affected | Engineering, IoT, Computer Science, Cancer Biology |
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List of Retracted Papers
1. Long Noncoding RNA KCNQ1OT1 Accelerates the Progression of Ovarian Cancer via MicroRNA-212-3/LCN2 Axis
Journal: Oncology Research
Publisher: Tech Science Press
Country: China
Reason: Concerns/issues about article
2. Senescent Stromal Cells Promote Cancer Resistance through SIRT1 Loss-Potentiated Overproduction of Small Extracellular Vesicles
Journal: Cancer Research
Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research
Countries: China, UK, USA
Reason: Image duplication, publisher investigation
3. Seismic Performance of Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Structure Beam Joints Based on the Internet of Things
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
4. Simulation of Medical Data Cloud Information Storage Encryption Based on Fuzzy Particle Swarm Optimization
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
5. Smart City Distributed Trade Economy Dynamic Scheduling of E-Commerce Platform Based on Reinforcement Learning Algorithm
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
6. Spoofing Traffic Attack Recognition Algorithm for Wireless Communication Networks in a Smart City Based on Improved Machine Learning
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
7. Stability Analysis of Binary Wing Flutter Based on Cyclic Symmetry Algorithm in Internet of Things Environment
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
8. Study on Comprehensive Discrimination Method of Fluid Phase Behavior in Low-Permeability Reservoir for Blood Flow Modelling
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
9. Technical Repair Method of Poyang Bodiless Lacquerware Based on Scale-Invariant Feature Transform Algorithm for Healthcare Vision
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
10. Traveling Wave Solutions of Nonlinear Wave Equation Based on Functional Analysis and Multiple Variables as Applied to IoT
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review
11. Vibration IOT Control Algorithm for Steel Structures of Concrete Buildings with Elastic Boundary Constraints
Journal: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Reason: Compromised peer review