Ethics and Misconduct

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…

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…

Simultaneous submissions and duplicate publications are considered unethical in scientific disciplines. With some exceptions (explained below), most journals do not accept a…

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…

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The number of research retractions has grown markedly over the past two decades. A recent study findings indicate that retractions for European biomedical science papers have…

The number of retracted papers has increased considerably during the last few years and the reasons for these retractions are many. In some cases, the manuscripts had to be…

Academic publishing is witnessing a surge in retractions of published research due to image manipulation. Several cases of retraction have highlighted the need for vigilant image…

The growing number of research retractions in Chinese academia has gained significant global attention. Interviews with researchers at top Chinese universities have revealed the…

In recent months, the scientific community has been grappling with a growing trend: the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the production of scientific…

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recently updated its recommendations for best practices in medical journal publishing. These comprehensive guidelines…