Multiple publications: The main reason for the retraction of papers in computer science

• Main Authors: Al-Hidabi, Mymoona Dawood, Teh, Phoey Lee *
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/929/1/Teh%20Phoey%20Lee%20Multiple%20Publications%20The%20Main%20Reason%20for%20the%20Retraction%20of%20Papers%20in%20Computer%20Science-Article%20in%20press.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/929/

This paper intends to review the reasons for the retraction over the last decade. The paper particularly aims at reviewing these reasons with reference to computer science field to assist authors in comprehending the style of writing. To do that, a total of thirty-six retracted papers found on the Web of Science within Jan 2007 through July 2017 are explored. Given the retraction notices which are based on ten common reasons, this paper classifies the two main categories, namely random and nonrandom retraction. Retraction due to the duplication of publications scored the highest proportion of all other reasons reviewed.