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Pull Request: Initial Implementation of RetractionFindR Shiny App

Summary

This pull request introduces the full working version of RetractionFindR, a Shiny application designed to help systematic reviewers identify retracted studies from a .ris file. The app supports researchers using tools like INSTPECT-SR by cross-referencing input citations with the Retraction Watch database.

Key Features

  • File Upload: Users can upload .ris files exported from reference managers.

  • Retraction Check: Button triggers automated checking of each reference for retraction status.

  • Visual Feedback: A spinner (with waiter) provides user feedback during processing.

  • Results Summary: Number of retracted and non-retracted studies is displayed.

  • Tabular Output: Retracted and non-retracted studies are shown in separate tables.

  • Download Options: Results can be downloaded in .csv or .ris format.

  • Introductory Tab: Contains background context on the issue of retractions and how to use the tool.

Technical Highlights

  • Built using Shiny, tidyverse, synthesisr, waiter, and retractionfindr packages.

  • Incorporates robust error handling via tryCatch() and informative modal dialogs.

  • Uses reactiveVal() to store and update intermediate results.

  • User interface uses tabsetPanel() for clear separation between the app's introduction and results.

Known Limitations

  • Depends on the completeness of the Retraction Watch database.

  • Only .ris file uploads are currently supported.

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