Retraction notice to “Enhancing radiography education through immersive virtual reality” [Radiography 30 (S2) (2024) 42–50]

Abstract

This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal

(https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal).

This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief.

Concerns have been identified regarding this paper which violate the journal's policies. The journal is retracting the paper due to serious concerns regarding discrepancies in authorship and ethics declaration, as well as potential research integrity issues. Additionally, there were notable concerns with the language used throughout the paper following a deeper analysis, particularly evident in the conclusion section. The journal is concerned that the unusual language may be due to the use of generative AI tools which have not been declared by the authors. The authors were given the opportunity to respond by providing the full institutional details of the ethics Review Board who approved this work, and the details of the academic institution and department responsible for the 165 radiograph students who participated in the study, to which they did not respond. The journal was also unable to verify the authors' affiliation and correct contact details. The journal also has evidence from the Virtual Medical Coaching (VMC) that their software had no involvement in the Virtual Medical Coaching technology solution, contradicting claims made in the submission. These findings raise critical questions about the validity of the research and adherence to ethical standards, prompting the decision to retract the paper.