Sci-Hub Hosts 85% of Retracted Papers Without Indication
2025-01-08
Ars Technica reports that the research paper sharing site Sci-Hub continues to host a significant number of retracted papers, with 85% lacking any indication of retraction. Sci-Hub circumvents paywalls by illegally obtaining PDFs, providing access to researchers. However, its database lacks an effective update mechanism, meaning retracted papers remain available, potentially leading to miscitations and wasted resources. Researchers urge Sci-Hub to update its database to flag retracted papers and uphold academic integrity.