Statement of retraction

This article refers to:

A new model for distributed database systems - RETRACTED ARTICLE

The following article has been retracted from publication in the International Journal of Computer Mathematics:

Roosta, S., 2005, A new model for distributed database systems, International Journal of Computer Mathematics, 82(12), 1447–1454.

This article substantially reproduced the content of an original article by Wesley W. Chu:

Chu, W. W., 1969, Optimal File Allocation in a Multiple Computer System, IEEE Transactions on Computers, 18(10), 885–889.

The International Journal of Computer Mathematics published the article in good faith and we welcome this opportunity to acknowledge and reinstate the rights of Professor Chu as the original author and the copyright of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

We note that Dr Roosta has submitted a written apology to Professor Chu.

Taylor & Francis

May 2006