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  4. Effect of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave on vascular regeneration after spinal cord injury and the recovery of motor function [Retraction]

Effect of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave on vascular regeneration after spinal cord injury and the recovery of motor function [Retraction]

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2016 · DOI: 10.2147/NDT.S124094 · Published: August 31, 2016

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Simple Explanation

The article titled "Effect of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave on vascular regeneration after spinal cord injury and the recovery of motor function" has been retracted due to plagiarism. The retraction was issued because the content of this article plagiarized another article published in the Journal of Neurosurgery in 2014. The Editor-in-Chief of Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment decided to retract the notice and advise the academic supervisors of the authors about this matter.

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Key Findings

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    The original article plagiarized content from a 2014 publication in the Journal of Neurosurgery.
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    The plagiarized article focused on low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy and its effect on vascular endothelial growth factor expression.
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    The plagiarized article also covered the improvement of locomotor recovery after spinal cord injury.

Research Summary

The article "Effect of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave on vascular regeneration after spinal cord injury and the recovery of motor function" has been retracted. The reason for the retraction is that the article plagiarized content from a previously published article in the Journal of Neurosurgery. The Editor-in-Chief of Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment took action by issuing a retraction notice and informing the academic supervisors of the authors involved.

Practical Implications

Research Integrity

Highlights the importance of maintaining integrity in academic research and the consequences of plagiarism.

Editorial Oversight

Demonstrates the role of journal editors in identifying and addressing ethical breaches in publications.

Academic Accountability

Underscores the accountability of researchers and the involvement of academic supervisors in ensuring ethical research practices.

Study Limitations

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    Plagiarism invalidates the findings
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    Retraction affects the literature
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    Damages author reputation

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