Social dinamics and ethical principles: keys to reading about retraction in publications

• Autor(a) principal: Hayashi, Maria Cristina Piumbato Innocentini
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Guimarães, José Augusto Chaves
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por; eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Digital de Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação
• Texto Completo: https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/rdbci/article/view/8676800
• topic: Scientific retrataction; Ethics in science; Sociology of Science; Scientific integrity; Scientific communication; Retratação científica; Ética na ciência; Sociologia da Ciência; Integridade científica; Comunicação científica

Introduction Retraction in scientific publications is a phenomenon that challenges the integrity of science. Despite its importance, the retraction process is often misunderstood, both by researchers and the general public. Objective: This study explores how ethical concepts and sociological theories can broaden the understanding of retraction practices in scientific publications, analyzing the mobilization of these theoretical contributions as interpretative tools that strengthen scientific integrity. Methodology: A critical review of the literature was used, focusing on classic and contemporary texts selected for their theoretical and empirical relevance. The analysis was structured into two main axes: the first investigates ethical approaches through the contributions of philosophers such as Aristotle and Kant, and contemporary theorists of Information Science; the second examines sociological perspectives from authors such as Durkheim, Weber, Merton and Bourdieu, as well as more recent theories such as social constructivism, actor-network theory and social studies in science, technology and society. These approaches elucidate how social and cultural interactions shape current scientific practices, including retraction. Results: It was observed that retractions often occur due to failures in conducting and communicating research, in addition to systemic pressures to publish. These findings are essential to understanding how these causes affect scientific integrity and highlight the need for more rigorous review and editorial management practices. Conclusion: It was found that, when informed by an integrated view of ethical and sociological perspectives, retraction practices not only correct the scientific record, but also strengthen trust in science, underlining the importance of promoting a transparent and accountable scientific environment.