Retraction notice: Diagnosis of COVID-19 through blood sample using ensemble genetic algorithms and machine learning classifier

The publishers of World Journal of Engineering wish to retract the article Doewes, RI, Nair, R. and Sharma, T. (2022), “Diagnosis of COVID-19 through blood sample using ensemble genetic algorithms and machine learning classifier”, World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 19 No. 2, pp. 175–182. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-03-2021-0174

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 authors of this article would like to note that they do not agree with the content of this notice.

The publishers of the journal sincerely apologize to the readers.

The retracted article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-03-2021-0174