Retractions, Whistleblowers, and the Quest for Scientific Truth: A conversation with Ivan Oransky

By Enago Academy | Speaker: Dr. Ivan Oransky

Research integrity is the backbone of authentic and reliable scientific investigation. The alarming rise in retraction numbers has highlighted the critical need for maintaining high standards. In our podcast, Research and Beyond, join us for a captivating conversation with Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch, as we delve into the world of research integrity and the transformative impact of exposing misconduct.

Key topics explored in the topic:

  • Insights into why researchers engage in unethical practices
  • Challenges faced by whistle-blowers exposing the misconducts
  • The impact of retractions on the scholarly community
  • Scientific community’s response to the reported misconducts against them
  • Tips for investigators reporting misconduct

This episode will not only inform but also inspire you to uphold the highest standards of integrity in your scientific endeavors. Tune in for the podcast to gain indispensable knowledge with help of unique metaphor for eliminating misconduct and promoting research integrity.

Rate this article

Rating*

Your email address will not be published.

We Recommend

Balancing Between Scalability and Openness: An interview with Ginny Hendricks

Open scholarship is all about breaking down the traditional barriers that have historically limited the…

Making Open Science the Norm: An interview with Brian Nosek

In an era where research and science are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the Open…

Forecasting the Future of Open Access Publishing

Open access has the potential to transform the way research is conducted and disseminated. By…

[contact-form-7 id="40123" title="Global popup two"]





    Researchers' Poll

    In your opinion, what is the most effective way to improve integrity in the peer review process?

    <> jQuery(window).click(function() { jQuery(function() { var $radioButtons = jQuery('input[type="radio"].qmn_quiz_radio'); $radioButtons.click(function() { $radioButtons.each(function() { jQuery(this).parent().toggleClass('checked', this.checked); }); }); }); }); jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery(".post-author-bio a").attr({"target" : "_blank"}); // jQuery('.fix-box .webinar_form_title').click(function() { // var target = jQuery('#wpb_widget-4'); // if (target.length) { // jQuery('html,body').animate({ // scrollTop: target.offset().top // }, 1000); // return false; // } // }); }); // jQuery(window).scroll(function(){ // let hel = jQuery(".fix-box"); // let elpso = jQuery("#wpb_widget-4");; // if(window.innerWidth < 650 && typeof elpso != null){ // elpso = elpso.get(0).getBoundingClientRect(); // if(elpso.top - elpso.height < 0){ // hel.fadeOut(0) // }else{ // hel.fadeIn(0) // } // } // });