In line with SDG 4: Quality Education, and under the direct patronage of Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muzafar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, the Scientific Affairs Department at the university organized a specialized workshop titled:
“Retracted Papers and How to Avoid Research Withdrawal from Global Indexing Databases,”
held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with the participation of several faculty members and researchers from various colleges.
The workshop aimed to raise academic awareness about the reasons behind research paper retractions, including ethical or methodological violations, publishing in predatory journals, and the overuse of AI tools in academic writing.
The session was presented by Prof. Dr. Tareq Jawad, Director of the Scientific Affairs Department, who discussed academic integrity and publication ethics, presenting real-life examples of retracted papers and offering practical guidance for responsible research practices.
The workshop concluded with a strong emphasis on continuing such initiatives to enhance the quality of scientific research and strengthen its presence in reputable international databases.
Al-Mustaqbal University – The First University in Iraq