Abstract Calls have been made for improving transparency in conducting and reporting research, improving work climates, and preventing detrimental research
Abstract Preprints, versions of scientific manuscripts that precede peer review, are growing in popularity. They offer an opportunity to democratize
There can be little doubt that the misinformation that swirled around the COVID-19 pandemic did serious harm. It has been labelled as an infodemic because of the degree to which it fuelled dangerous and crackpot behaviour. That being said, concerns have been expressed about the proposed measures to combat these phenomena and reduce the chances that it will occur in the future. This piece that appeared in the AMA Journal of Ethics
The STM Integrity Hub is a robust, direct response to safeguard the integrity of science. Through a combination of shared
This report from the US highlights a couple of important research integrity points: 1. If you cheat and are found out as committing research misconduct, people will doubt you in the future, irrespective of how important your claimed findings may be – perhaps especially if they are important. 2. Misconduct can sour any important line of inquiry. These points may not change the mind of someone intending to cheat, but it is matter that should be discussed in your institutions collaborative research guidelines.
The presence of conflicts of interest in research can engender the suspicion that the research is compromised in some way and the stated results are questionable. This is doubly so when conflicts are exposed or someone other than the researchers. Irrespective of how accurate this report from the UK is, it highlights why it is always better to err on the side of caution and disclose what others might consider a conflict, even if we believe it is not.
The genetic work conducted by He was truly shocking and stunned the world. The long-term effects on the girls may not be known for decades. Presumably, the girls will be the subject of multiple investigations throughout their whole lives. Superficially, this move by China with tighten up their health research guidelines so nothing like this can happen again. However, some have observed that the new guidance does not go far enough.
Abstract Rationale and Objective Egypt currently holds a record for the most retractions in the continent of Africa according to
