Retraction Watch

Retraction Watch is a media outlet and database provider that tracks retractions of scientific papers to promote transparency and integrity in academic publishing. Launched in 2010, it provides a comprehensive database of retracted papers, which is widely used by researchers, publishers, and institutions to monitor the reliability of scientific literature. The organization is operated by the Center for Scientific Integrity, a non-profit group dedicated to improving the quality of scientific communication. Retraction Watch's work often highlights issues such as data fabrication, plagiarism, and peer-review manipulation, particularly within the life sciences and biomedical fields.