Journal updates retraction notice as Princeton student author stays in the spotlight
A Wiley journal has corrected a retraction notice to clarify the author, a Princeton student, never conducted the study in the first place, as the student has gained publicity for visits to the offices of Texas Congressional delegation. The paper, by Rishika Porandla, purportedly described a new way to break down polyvinyl chloride plastic by mixing … Continue reading Journal updates retraction…
Wiley, a journal publisher, recently corrected a retraction notice concerning a Princeton high school student's research paper. The original article, authored by Rishika Porandla, claimed to detail a novel method for breaking down polyvinyl chloride plastic using gold nanoparticles and an electron beam. However, it was later discovered that Porandla never conducted the experiments described in the study.
After gaining attention for her visits to the Texas Congressional delegation offices, Porandla contacted Wiley to explain the lack of experimentation. In response, Wiley added a clarification to the retraction on October 19, stating that most of the physical experimentation did not occur and that the data and conclusions were not experimentally tested.
The journal's editor, David Huesmann, praised Porandla's commitment to scientific integrity, despite the controversy surrounding her actions. Porandla has since become more involved in science policy and advocacy, meeting with congressional offices and organizing nationwide advocacy initiatives.
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