Editorial Snapshot: The impact of retractions on academic careers
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- Published: 2025/05/21
Retractions are a critical mechanism for maintaining the integrity of scientific literature, but their consequences extend far beyond the removal of a single paper. A recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour explored how retractions affect the publishing careers of researchers, particularly focusing on the interplay between reputation, collaboration networks, and career longevity. By analyzing data from Retraction Watch, Microsoft Academic Graph, and Altmetric, the researchers provide a comprehensive look at how retractions reshape the professional trajectories of scientists. Their findings reveal a complex picture: retractions can be a career-ending event for some, while others adapt by forging new paths in their collaborative networks.