According to the journal’s official notice, the retraction was made due to an act deemed unethical in the realm of academic publishing. Following the retraction, a HUTECH representative confirmed with VietNamNet that the university had been made aware of the case and launched an internal inquiry. Furthermore, the lecturer had not included the paper in any personal research declarations submitted for academic evaluation, internal review, or professional appraisal within the institution. The university stated that faculty members are routinely reminded of regulations regarding authorship, publication standards, and proper academic conduct. The retraction highlights growing scrutiny over ethical standards in academic publishing, particularly concerning proper attribution of intellectual contributions.

Source: VietNamNet News January 24, 2026 07:19 UTC