Ethics and Misconduct

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…

Microaggressions in academia can take many forms — a professor asking a student of color if they are a diversity hire, a student making a joke about a woman's appearance in a STEM…

In the realm of research, uncovering of truth requires a vigilant eye and an unwavering commitment to objectivity. But what if our quest for knowledge is tainted by an unseen…

Submitting a translated article that is already published in another language is a practice that has become increasingly popular among authors. But how ethical is it? In this blog…

What’s a research worthy of, if not published and shared? While data sharing is crucial in expanding research horizons, authors have been apprehensive in sharing their research…

This article is also available in Japanese A good publishing record is one of the essential criteria for promotion, tenure, and grant acquisition for future projects. The…