Ethics and Misconduct

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…

In response to the increase in retractions of research papers submitted by Chinese scholars to foreign publications last year, China's Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken a more…

Ethics refers to the principles, values, and moral guidelines that guide individual or group behavior to distinguish between right and wrong, and make decisions that align with…

In an era where AI technologies like ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools are becoming increasingly prevalent in academic circles, the need for informed and ethical utilization…

Ethical considerations are the bedrock of credible research. It lays the foundation of research by building reliability of scholarly pursuits. However, the advent of Artificial…

The rapid proliferation of generative and other AI-based tools in research writing has ignited an urgent need for transparency and accountability. Esteemed scientific journals such…

Should we be worried about research ethics in the AI era or has it been at risk even before its advent? The question of research ethics is not new; it has its roots in traditional…

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various fields, including scientific research. From data analysis to predictive modelling, AI has contributed to the…