O-222 Surveillance of scientific research integrity in medically assisted reproduction: a systematic review of the retracted literature. (30th June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Minetto, S; Zanirato, M; Pisaturo, V; Makieva, S; Esposito, S; Cermisoni, G.C; Rabellotti, E; Viganò, P; Candiani, M; Papaleo, E; Alteri, A
• Is Part Of: Human reproduction. Volume 37(2022)Supplement 1
• Publication Date: 2022-06-30
• Subjects: Human reproduction -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deac105.141
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-1161

Abstract

Abstract: Study question: How many retracted papers are there in the medically assisted reproduction (MAR) literature and, more importantly, what are their particulars? Summary answer: Article retraction within MAR literature is increasing and the most common reasons for retraction are errors in data and duplicate publications. What is known already: Article retraction accounts for one of the most serious consequences of research misconduct. Articles may be subject to retraction whenever the findings are found to be unreliable, redundant, plagiarised or the authors are found to have performed unethical research or hidden Trial registration number: N/A