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Appraisal of: "Talari, K., & Ravindran, V. (2020). Corrections in biomedical literature: Errata, expressions of concern, and retractions. Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 15(4), 258–260."
Appraisal of: "Talari, K., & Ravindran, V. (2020). Corrections in biomedical literature: Errata, expressions of concern, and retractions. Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 15(4), 258–260."
Reviewer(s):
Alan Lovell
Sophie Robinson
MS Copilot
Full Reference:
Talari, K., & Ravindran, V. (2020). Corrections in biomedical literature: Errata, expressions of concern, and retractions. Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 15(4), 258–260. https://doi.org/10.4103/injr.injr30320.
Short description:
This editorial discusses the mechanisms for correcting errors in biomedical literature, focusing on errata, expressions of concern (EoC), and retractions. It outlines the roles of key organizations such as the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and explains how different types of corrections are defined and implemented. The authors emphasize the importance of transparency and timely correction to maintain the integrity of scientific publishing.
The article also explores the increasing frequency of retractions, citing data that show a rise in retracted articles over recent decades, often due to scientific misconduct, irreproducible results, or ethical violations. It highlights the role of whistleblowers, post-publication peer review, and indexing practices in managing corrections. The authors advocate for better visibility of retractions and responsible citation practices, noting that many retracted articles continue to be cited without acknowledgment.
Limitations stated by the author(s):
The editorial does not present original research data but synthesizes existing guidelines and literature.
It acknowledges that enforcement of correction policies varies across journals, leading to inconsistent practices.
Limitations stated by the reviewer(s):
The article is descriptive and lacks empirical analysis or systematic data collection.
The discussion is largely narrative and may benefit from structured case studies or comparative analysis.
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Editorial / Commentary
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