Retracted articles use less free and open-source software and cite it worse

IF 4.1 Q1 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE Quantitative Science Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-03 DOI:10.1162/qss_a_00275

David Schindler, Erjia Yan, Sascha Spors, Frank Krüger

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Abstract As an essential mechanism of scientific self-correction, articles are retracted for many reasons including errors in processing data and computation of results. In today’s data-driven science, the validity of research data and results significantly depends on the software employed. We investigate the relationship between software usage and research validity, eventually leading to article retraction, by analyzing software mentioned across 1,924 retraction notices and 3,271 retracted articles. We systematically compare software mentions and related information with control articles sampled by Coarsened Exact Matching by recognizing publication year, scientific domain, and journal rank. We identify article retractions caused by software errors or misuse and find that retracted articles use fewer free and open-source software hampering reproducible research and quality control. Moreover, such differences are also present concerning software citation, where retracted articles less frequently follow software citation guidelines regarding free and open-source software. Peer Review https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway/wos/peer-review/10.1162/qss_a_00275

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被撤稿的文章使用的免费和开源软件更少，引用次数也更糟

文章的撤稿是科学自我纠错的重要机制，撤稿的原因有很多，包括数据处理错误和结果计算错误。在当今数据驱动的科学中，研究数据和结果的有效性在很大程度上取决于所使用的软件。我们通过分析1924份撤稿通知和3271篇撤稿文章中提到的软件，调查了软件使用与研究有效性之间的关系，最终导致文章撤稿。我们通过识别出版年份、科学领域和期刊排名，系统地将软件提及和相关信息与通过粗化精确匹配采样的对照文章进行比较。我们确定了由于软件错误或滥用而导致的文章撤稿，并发现撤稿文章使用的自由和开源软件较少，阻碍了可重复性研究和质量控制。此外，在软件引用方面也存在这样的差异，其中撤回的文章很少遵循有关自由和开源软件的软件引用指南。同行评议https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway/wos/peer-review/10.1162/qss_a_00275

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