In the article titled, “An overview of randomization techniques: An unbiased assessment of outcome in clinical research”, which was published in pages 8-11, Issue 1, Vol. 4 of Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences,[1] overlap of text has been found with a previously published article, titled, “Issues in outcomes research: an overview of randomization techniques for clinical trials.”, in pages 215-221, Issue 2, Vol. 45 of Journal of Athletic Training.[2]Thus owing to duplicity of text, the article is being retracted.
Dr. Madhuri Patil
Editor in Chief (2015)
Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences
REFERENCES
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