This article1 was retracted due to a variety of concerns.2 Among those cited were the following:
- The phrase “regenerate response” appeared in the reference list.
- PLOS could not verify 18 of 76 references.
- The editors had “concerns about the article’s compliance with PLOS Authorship policy.”
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References
1Shoukat R, Ismayil I, Huang Q, Oubibi M, Younas M, Munir R. A comparative analysis of blended learning and traditional instruction: Effects on academic motivation and learning outcomes. PLOS ONE. 2024;19(3):e0298220. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0298220
2The PLOS ONE Editors. Retraction: A comparative analysis of blended learning and traditional instruction: Effects on academic motivation and learning outcomes. PLOS ONE. 2024;19(4):e0302484. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0302484