Retraction notice: Detection of COVID-19 cases through X-ray images using hybrid deep neural network

The publishers of World Journal of Engineering wish to retract the article Nair, R., Vishwakarma, S., Soni, M., Patel, T. and Joshi, S. (2022), “Detection of COVID-19 cases through X-ray images using hybrid deep neural network”, World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 19 No. 1, pp. 33-39. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-10-2020-0529

An internal investigation into a series of submissions has uncovered evidence that the peer review process was compromised. As a result of these concerns, the findings of the article cannot be relied upon. This decision has been taken in accordance with Emerald’s publishing ethics and the COPE guidelines on retractions.

The publishers of the journal sincerely apologize to the readers.