Managing retracted articles: Awareness and responsibilities of library professionals

Subaveerapandiyan, A. and Kalbande, Dattatraya and Ahmad, Naved (2025) Managing retracted articles: Awareness and responsibilities of library professionals. JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE. ISSN 0165-5515

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Abstract

The growing prevalence of retracted articles has heightened concerns about research integrity and the reliability of scholarly resources. This study examines the awareness and responsibilities of library professionals in India regarding managing retracted articles. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey, data were gathered from 193 professionals (librarians, assistant librarians, deputy librarians and library assistants). The survey assessed familiarity with retraction processes, management practices and mitigation strategies. Findings indicate moderate awareness influenced by designation, experience and education. Common practices include updating catalogue metadata, flagging retracted content and notifying users; however, limited visibility in institutional repositories undermines credibility. To improve practical uptake, we propose a concise four-pillar framework - Policy and Governance, Capacity Building, Technology and Infrastructure and User Support and Engagement - with phased, resource-sensitive actions to strengthen retraction management and research integrity.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Article retraction, ethical publishing and sustainability, knowledge preservation, quality education, research integrity, sustainable research practices
Subjects: Computer Science > Computer Science
Computer Science > Information Systems
Computer Science > Information Science & Library Science
Divisions: Arts and Science > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem, India > Computer Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026 07:12
URI: https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/6985

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