Abstract Calls have been made for improving transparency in conducting and reporting research, improving work climates, and preventing detrimental research
We are you may already be in that dystopian future, but we surely cannot be far away from artificial intelligence language models empowering dishonest researchers to turn text instructions into false but entirely believable images that are almost impossible to detect. Seeing may no longer be believing. Scientific proof maybe end up being something we all end up doubting.
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.
We have a lot of sympathy for the opinion that Australia needs a new approach to the investigation and action upon allegations of research misconduct. We need an expert review process that is independent of the kind of institutional conflicts of interest that currently appear to be influencing how cases are being handled. This is just not a case of allegations being handled properly, they need to be transparently done so, without any fear of the impact on institutional reputation.
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
The pandemic highlighted how science can serve society and deliver needed outcomes fast. Sadly, it also highlighted the flaws that see charlatans, cheats and kooks publish nonsense and junk. This one-hour panel discussion reflects on matters such as questionable publishers, paper mills, research misconduct, retractions and public trust. It also looked at the role of journalists in maintaining public trust. This is another item, which probably isn’t right for your institution’s research integrity library, but it could be a useful prompt for internal discussion about policy settings, research culture and responsible research.
