Phenomena of Retraction
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Many scientific reports continue to be treated as valid research even after they have been retracted. Researchers used the MEDLINE database to identify 235 articles published between 1966 and 1997 that had subsequently been retracted. Most were retracted by some or all of the authors but some were retracted by someone else. Most were retracted because they contained errors or the results could not be duplicated. However, 86 contained evidence of fraudulent research. The 235 retracted articles were cited 2,034 times after the retraction notice was published and many of the authors of the citing articles were not aware of the retraction.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1998
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A flood of troubles
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Three Gorges Dam is a massive project planned to control the floods on the Yangtze River and generate hydroelectricity. Potential harm to the environment and to archaeological sites and villages that will be flooded has stirred opposition to the project in China and other parts of the world.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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The timeless wisdom of Genesis
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The book of Genesis, with its recurring tales of forgiveness and redemption could comfort desperate callers of late-night radio shows. Its stories of creation, falling out and starting over offer hope and second chances.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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