The topic of research fraud has become increasingly prominent, garnering significant attention due to the exponential rise in the number of papers being submitted for publication. Journal editors are struggling to cope with this surge, making it challenging to conduct the customary verification of results. The proliferation of “open access” journals has further heightened the risk of fraudulent practices in research. A recent analysis conducted by the journal NATURE sheds light on the gravity of this situation. Read about how integrity experts believe this is just the beginning for challenges faced by journal editors in recognizing and combating research fraud. 1

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References

  1. Van Noorden, R. (2023). More than 10,000 research papers were retracted in 2023 — a new record. Nature, 624(7992), 479–481. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-03974-8

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