Retraction Watch — base et guide
A guide to searching the Retraction Watch database for retractions, understanding fields and finding notices associated with a paper.
Find a retraction and read the original notice
The guide explains database search fields including title, author, journal and identifiers. It states that correction and expression-of-concern coverage is not comprehensive. Match the original paper and notice before describing a reference’s status.
- Purpose
- Finding notices and information on retractions.
- Scope
- Interpret correction and expression-of-concern coverage cautiously.
Does no result prove there was no correction?
No. Also check publishers and bibliographic records; the guide explains coverage limits.
Are the blog and database the same activity?
Crossref acquired the database data; the blog and its journalism remain separate.
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Questions about Retraction Watch — base et guide
What does Retraction Watch — base et guide provide?
A guide to searching the Retraction Watch database for retractions, understanding fields and finding notices associated with a paper.
Which publisher and domain are listed?
The Center for Scientific Integrity / Crossref (base) is the publisher recorded for retractionwatch.com. Follow the official destination and check its current details before acting.
Is inclusion a certification?
This is an editorial selection. It does not certify every statement, service or transaction on the external website.
Does no result prove there was no correction?
No. Also check publishers and bibliographic records; the guide explains coverage limits.
Are the blog and database the same activity?
Crossref acquired the database data; the blog and its journalism remain separate.
Keep the context for your next step
Keep the version actually read, relevant pages or passages and record URL. For learning materials, also record the level, prerequisites and usage conditions.
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