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Misconduct: A Question of Intent If we consider the top three categories of scientific misconduct to be, in ascending order, the use of someone else’s work without citation (plagiarism), the manipulation of research data to achieve a…

Behavior that would be considered scientific misconduct could occur at all points in a research protocol. You could encounter different types of scientific research misconduct at different stages, right from the origination of different…

This guest post is drafted by an expert from iThenticate. iThenticate helps researchers surface potential plagiarism by uploading and comparing submissions against more than 170 million scholarly articles, a database of 70+ billion current…

Simultaneous submissions and duplicate publications are considered unethical in scientific disciplines. With some exceptions (explained below), most journals do not accept a manuscript unless it is an original work, and the work is not…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords — they are the foundational principles that underpin the thriving and innovative STEM industry. Yet, there has been a longstanding gap in embracing DEI in its truest sense.…

Many graduate students are often concerned that academic writing is too difficult. This concern, however, can be eased. There are many tips a student can learn in order to become a better academic writer. This includes understanding how the…

Update: “Better late than never!” The proverb seems to be very relevant now with the new update on this plagiarism dispute that started long back in November 2017. The journal Scientific Reports has finally accepted its fault, stating its…

You can also listen to this article as an audio recording. Academic integrity is a serious issue in the research community. It ensures that the scientists remain dedicated to producing original research and ideas that lead to…

Avoiding ethical breaches is crucial in publishing to bolster academic and research integrity. While adherence to the ethical guidelines in research and publishing fosters trust within the academic community, several times, stakeholders…

This guest post is drafted by an expert from iThenticate, a plagiarism checker trusted by the world’s top researchers, publishers, and scholars. Reputation remains one of the most important underlying motivations for everything authors…