Elsevier withdraws plagiarized paper after author calls journal out on LinkedIn
Elsevier retracted a plagiarized paper titled "Optimizing smart building energy systems" after Sadrizadeh exposed copied data. Editor-in-chief investigated and withdrew the paper due to possible figure manipulation. Lead author did not comment.
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Elsevier withdrew a plagiarized paper after Sasan Sadrizadeh, a researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, discovered data from his previous work directly copied in a paper titled "Optimizing smart building energy systems for sustainable living." Sadrizadeh exposed the similarities on LinkedIn, prompting the editor-in-chief of Energy and Buildings, Jianlei Niu, to investigate and subsequently retract the paper due to possible duplicate/manipulated figures. The lead author, Qusay Hassan, did not respond to requests for comment. This incident raises concerns about the lack of editorial oversight in detecting plagiarism and figure duplication. The withdrawal statement cited unresolved issues with multiple figures and apologized for any inconvenience caused. The case highlights the importance of thorough scrutiny in academic publishing to maintain integrity and prevent unethical practices.
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