# The Hidden Epidemic of Citing Retracted Research: What You Need to Know 📉

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**Created:** [August 29, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/the-hidden-epidemic-of-citing-retracted-research-what-you-need-to-know/290155 "2024-08-29T10:03:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/the-hidden-epidemic-of-citing-retracted-research-what-you-need-to-know/290155/1 "2024-08-29T10:03:15Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Widespread Issues**  
A new study reveals that many academic papers continue to cite research that has been retracted, with some heavily relying on these unreliable sources.

2. **Critical Cases**  
One extreme example is a recent review paper where 60% of its cited sources were withdrawn, raising concerns about the reliability of its conclusions.

3. **New Detection Tool**  
Guillaume Cabanac’s new tool, the “Feet of Clay Detector,” aims to identify and address issues with research integrity by flagging papers that reference retracted work.

**Read more at:** [Nature](https://nature.com)