Research ArticleInformation Research CommunicationsVol. 3 | Issue 1 | 2026 | pp. 34–41Open access
Global Landscape of Retracted Publications in Data Science: A Bibliometric Analysis (1993-2025)
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- 1 Department of Library and Information Centre, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga, INDIA.
- 3 Department of Library and Information Science, Sadhana Collge (Base), Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
- 4 Department of Library and Information Centre, A.R.G. College of Arts and Commerce, College in Davangere, Karnataka, INDIA.
Published in Information Research Communications
Correspondence: S Madhu
Department of Library and Information Centre, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka, INDIA.
Email: madhu.rey24@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2026 Manuscript Technomedia LLP. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 1, 2026
- Received:
- Dec 16, 2025
- Accepted:
- Feb 26, 2026
- DOI:
- 10.5530/irc.3.1.4
How to cite
Madhu, S., Kumar, R. A., Siddiq, A., & Sab, M. C. (2026). Global Landscape of Retracted Publications in Data Science: A Bibliometric Analysis (1993-2025). Information Research Communications, 3(1), 34–41. https://doi.org/10.5530/irc.3.1.4
Abstract
Background/Aim
This bibliometric study aims to present a global analysis of 5,398 retracted publications in Data Science from 1993 to 2025 using data from Retraction Watch, analysed with Microsoft Excel.
Methodology
The study examines temporal trends, retraction delays, document types, nature of retraction, subject associations, counrty-wise production, and publisher and journals contributions.
Results
Retractions were rare before 2015 but increased sharply after 2019, peaking in 2022 with 2,705 cases (50.11%). Most publications were retracted within one to two years (2,306; 42.72%). Technology (2,787) and Computer Science (2,215) were the most frequent co-associated subjects. China (3,902), India (962), and Saudi Arabia (304) accounted for the highest number of retractions. Hindawi (3,043) and IOS Press (1,161) were the leading publishers, research articles dominated document types (94.79%), and full retractions accounted for 98.72% of cases.
Conclusion
The findings indicate that retractions in Data Science are a recent and global phenomenon, reflecting increased research output and strengthened editorial oversight.
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Article metadata
| Title | Global Landscape of Retracted Publications in Data Science: A Bibliometric Analysis (1993-2025) |
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| Authors | S Madhu; R Ashwini Kumar; Aboobakar Siddiq; M Chaman Sab |
| Affiliations | Department of Library and Information Centre, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka, INDIA.; Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga, INDIA.; Department of Library and Information Science, Sadhana Collge (Base), Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.; Department of Library and Information Centre, A.R.G. College of Arts and Commerce, College in Davangere, Karnataka, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | madhu.rey24@gmail.com |
| Journal | Information Research Communications |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 3, Issue 1 (2026) |
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