Journal of Academic Ethics (Springer Nature)
Whistleblowing experiences of individuals with disabilities in Ethiopian public educational institutions
Withdrawn · 2 December 2025
SectorAcademic / Research
CountryEthiopia
Document typePeer-reviewed journal article
ConsequenceWithdrawn
What was fabricated
At least 19 of 29 references appear fabricated; 18 Google Scholar links return empty; author admitted ChatGPT-generated references.
What happened as a result
Springer Nature confirmed it is investigating after the corresponding author admitted using ChatGPT.
Sources
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