Clarivate removes hold on mega-journal Heliyon after internal audit, 650+ retractions
Clarivate has lifted its hold on Heliyon after the journal’s internal audit led to over 1,000 retractions, expressions of concern and corrections. As a result, the journal will receive an impact factor in the coming cycle, a Clarivate spokesperson said. Clarivate decided in September 2024 new content from Heliyon would not be indexed in its … Continue reading Clarivate removes hold on mega-journal Heliyon after internal audit, 650+ retractions
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Published: 7 August 2026
Source: Retraction Watch
Category: News
Topics: Transparency
Retrieved: 8 August 2026
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