Cross-cultural differences in retracted publications of male and female from a global perspective

Shenghui Li, Wenyan Xu () and Jingqi Yin
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Shenghui Li: South China University of Technology
Wenyan Xu: South China University of Technology
Jingqi Yin: Shanghai Normal University

Scientometrics, 2023, vol. 128, issue 7, No 1, 3805-3826

Abstract: Abstract The aim of this paper is threefold: (i) to identify the combinations of national culture dimensions that lead to high (or low) male or female retracted publications, (ii) to understand the role of personal trust as a relevant condition that combines with national culture dimensions to cause high (or low) male or female retraction, and (iii) to identify the differences in the configurations that lead to those outcomes. Based on framework of Hofstede's cross-cultural analysis and data from Hofstede Center, World Value, and Web of Science, this essay analyzes cultural complex causal relations between national culture and trust dimensions (conditions), and male and female retracted publications (outcomes) in 30 countries nationally and globally by fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. This research provides three major insights: (i) Cultural dimensions (power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation) and trust are not necessary conditions for both male and female to cause retractions, (ii) different levels of personal trust (high/low) combine with national cultural dimensions in order to produce different configurations that can lead to high or low retractions, and (iii) Each gender causes retractions in a similar or identical way, but each also owns its unique way. Finally, we provide effective policy recommendations to specific countries based on our critical conclusions and discussions.

Keywords: Retracted publication; Publication integrity; Qualitative comparative analysis; Cross-cultural analysis; Gender difference (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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