Retraction notice: Efficient task scheduling on virtual machine in cloud computing environment

The publishers of the International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications wish to retract the article Alam, M., Mahak, Haidri, R.A. and Yadav, D.K. (2021), “Efficient task scheduling on virtual machine in cloud computing environment”, International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 271-287. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPCC-04-2020-0029

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The retracted article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPCC-04-2020-0029.