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Retracted but Not Labeled: The Hidden Risks of Sci-Hub Research

Is the research you’re citing actually "dead"? While Sci-Hub has democratised access to scientific knowledge by bypassing expensive paywalls, it has a hidden side effect that could be compromising your work. This video explores the findings of a 2025 study titled "An analysis of availability and implications of unlabeled retracted articles on Sci-Hub," which reveals a massive gap in research integrity. What you will learn in this video: The "Snapshot" Problem: Why articles indexed on Sci-Hub remain "frozen" and do not reflect later corrections or retractions. Shocking Statistics: Discover why 84.83% of retracted articles available on Sci-Hub carry no warning or watermark. High-Stakes Fields: We dive into Health Sciences, where nearly 69% of retracted papers are unlabelled, potentially putting medical treatments and human lives at risk. The Citation Virus: How "Unlabelled Retracted Articles" (URAs) lead researchers to unknowingly spread flawed data into the future of science. Key Findings from the Study: Researchers identified 16,925 unique retracted articles. 65.09% of these were "Unlabelled Retracted Versions of Record" (URVOR)—the final, most professional-looking versions. Even articles retracted before 2011 (when Sci-Hub was founded) are available as unlabelled versions on the platform. Protect Your Research: We provide practical tips for students and scholars, including how to use tools like Retraction Watch, Zotero, and EndNote to verify your sources before you hit "cite". Read the full research paper: Biju V. V., Sanjo Jose, Franklin J. & Jasimudeen S. (2025). An analysis of availability and implications of unlabeled retracted articles on Sci-Hub, Accountability in Research. DOI: 10.1080/08989621.2024.2446558