Retraction notice

Abstract

At the request of the Editor, the Publisher and the corresponding author, the following article Research on a new information fusion method based on SVM and SCQPSO and its application by Wu Deng, Xinhua Yang, Huimin Zhao, Li Zou, Zhengguang Li and Wen Li Journal of Vibration and Control first published on March 19, 2014, DOI: 10.1177/1077546314521447 has been retracted. SAGE and the journal Editor became aware of author misconduct concerning fabricated identities as well as the impersonation of legitimate individuals to manipulate the peer review process. SAGE and the journal Editor immediately launched an investigation and have decided to retract the article for reasons of author misconduct. SAGE regrets that the corresponding author compromised the academic record by perverting the peer review process and apologises to readers.