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Analyzing retraction trends in urology: a comprehensive study over the last decade

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  • Julio Yanes

  • Daniel Ajabshir

  • Aravindh Rathinam

  • Archan Khandekar

  • Jonathan Katz

  • Robert Marcovich

  • Hemendra N. Shah

  • June 25, 2025

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    Retractions in scientific literature have significantly increased, raising concerns about research reliability and integrity.

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    In urology, the first retraction occurred in June 2000, marking a growing awareness of research integrity in the field.

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    This study identified 292 retractions in urology from 2014 to 2024, with a notable rise in retractions over the years.

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    Most retracted articles originated from China, highlighting geographic trends in research misconduct in urology.

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    The study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of retraction trends to assist researchers in preventing future retractions.

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