Retraction Watch Database
Location Description
The Retraction Watch Database — retractiondatabase.org — acquired in 2023 by Crossref and operating by the nonprofit The Center For Scientific Integrity, is the world's leading database of retractions, with more than 47,000 at the time of this writing. The Center also operates Retraction Watch — retractionwatch.com — which remains an editorially independent journalism organization.
Practicum Work Mode
Remote
Semesters or Time Period Available
Ongoing, not limited to a specific semester
Location
121 W 36th St Suite 209
New York, NY 10018
https://retractiondatabase.org
Contact
Ivan Oransky
Executive Director, The Center For Scientific Integrity
ivan@retractionwatch.com
9173592113
Student Tasks
The student will make entries in the Retraction Watch Database, learning about data curation, metadata, and reasons for retraction.
Type of Mentoring Provided to the Student
The student will work with Research Director Alison Abritis, who created and maintains the Retraction Watch Database. Alison, whose PhD thesis was about retractions, is arguably the world's leading expert on retraction data, taxonomy, and curation. In addition to assigning tasks and ensuring their quality, Alison will meet regularly with the student to review progress and discuss research integrity issues.
Student Interaction With Others at the Location
The student will also have the opportunity to meet virtually with Retraction Watch co-founder Ivan Oransky and to work with researcher Gordon Sullivan.