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1,500 Dubious Research Papers Linked to Ukrainian Paper Mill

9/6/2025

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An investigation uncovered over 1,500 research articles linked to the Ukrainian paper mill, Tanu.pro, producing low-quality work.
Researchers Anna Abalkina and Svetlana Kleiner traced 1,517 suspicious papers from 2017 to 2025.
Most authors were affiliated with universities in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Russia.
Tanu.pro's website offers authorship services, despite claims of legitimacy.
Springer Nature received 8,432 submissions from Tanu.pro, resulting in 79 publications and 48 retractions.

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Story summary

An investigation uncovered over 1,500 research articles linked to the Ukrainian paper mill, Tanu.pro, producing low-quality work.
Researchers Anna Abalkina and Svetlana Kleiner traced 1,517 suspicious papers from 2017 to 2025.
Most authors were affiliated with universities in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Russia.
Tanu.pro's website offers authorship services, despite claims of legitimacy.
Springer Nature received 8,432 submissions from Tanu.pro, resulting in 79 publications and 48 retractions.