Articles tagged with Scientific Integrity
JMIR Publications invites submissions on misinformation in scientific publishing to advance research integrity and quality. The journal explores mechanisms, detection, and mitigation strategies to counter the spread of misinformation in scholarly publishing.
The journal addresses ethical challenges, best practices, and scientific integrity issues through metascience and evidence-based research standards. Emerging technologies like AI are transforming how researchers conduct, communicate, and disseminate their work.
JMIR Publications and Jisc have expanded their Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Partnership, making APCs free for researchers affiliated with participating institutions. The agreement allows researchers to prioritize open access publishing without financial burdens.
Researchers believe that weaker penalties for misconduct, low investigation likelihood, and minimal perceived consequences contribute to increased misconduct. The study identifies three distinct groups of researchers, each with different perspectives on what drives misconduct.
Dimensions Citation Check API detects self-citation, evaluates instances in context, and provides risk ratings for journal editors' decision-making. The tool aims to safeguard research integrity by addressing the challenge of excessive or gratuitous self-citation.
The new section in JMIR Neurotechnology focuses on the responsible and ethical use of neurotechnology. Submissions welcome for original research, case series, theoretical viewpoints, and data-driven analyses on ethics and policy in neurotechnology.
A study led by UC Riverside highlights the importance of rigorous participant verification procedures in online health research to maintain data quality. Researchers found that combining automated screening, human review, and participant verification can substantially improve confidence in online research findings.
Research waste refers to wasting scientific resources due to poor practices, compromising internal and external validity. JMIR Metascience and Research Integrity publishes metascience articles exploring the shortcomings of published literature and investigating its negative impact on real-world outcomes.
Researchers at Northwestern University and NIH emphasize the need to define plagiarism in AI-assisted research writing, as intellectual theft can occur without proper credit. The commentary recommends revising definitions of research misconduct to include GenAI tool misuse, promoting more responsible use.
The FoSci Report 2026 examines individual paper-level fraud, coordinated criminal networks, systemic structural failures, and risks to government research. It charts the maturity and gaps in current research integrity practice, arguing that isolated infractions often signal more systemic issues.
Digital Science has upgraded its world-leading Dimensions Research Security platform with a full workflow solution addressing growing volumes, fragmented tools, and rising compliance pressure. The new solution enables proactive research security work with reduced manual effort, making it easier to generate, customize, and access reports.
The Oncotarget Editorial Board discusses the journal's evolving approach to scientific integrity, highlighting the importance of modern image forensics tools. The article emphasizes the need for independent analytical and AI-based tools in journal evaluation.
A collaborative effort involving 865 researchers has published new empirical evidence on reproducibility, robustness, and replicability of social and behavioral sciences research. The SCORE program's outcomes will contribute to strengthening how research is interpreted and communicated.
Digital Science is partnering with HERSA to support universities across the UK in boosting research security and integrity. The collaboration will help institutions develop a Trusted Research Hub and host a dedicated community forum for export control and research security practitioners.
The partnership integrates Dimensions Author Check API into ScholarOne Manuscripts, providing publishers with reliable insights into authors' and reviewers' publishing histories. This integration enables quick detection of unusual activities, such as retractions or atypical collaboration patterns.
The new research integrity toolkit, created with and for early career researchers, addresses common questions and provides practical advice to avoid integrity pitfalls. The comprehensive guide covers the principles of research integrity, including determining authorship credit, understanding plagiarism, and handling integrity concerns.
Researchers conclude that the hypothesis of a causal relationship between the gut microbiome and autism is unsupported by science. Key findings include inadequate sample sizes and flawed statistical methods in studies attempting to establish this link. The authors argue for a more rigorous approach to studying this topic.
The People's Case for Curators highlights the vital role of information curators in navigating today's complex landscape. The guide emphasizes their importance in uncovering and sharing reliable scientific information.
Emerald Publishing has adopted Dimensions Author Check to improve research integrity and transparency. The platform provides a fast and reliable way for publishers to verify authors' publishing and collaboration histories, helping them spot unusual activities such as retractions or atypical collaboration patterns.
The new Dimensions Author Check API enables publishers to integrate research integrity checks into their workflows, identifying potential issues such as retractions and unusual co-authorship patterns. This facilitates confident editorial decision-making and increases trust in science.
The American Physical Society has received the leading score among publishers participating in SCOAP3 for its investment in open science practices. The Society earned high marks in elements like data availability, article metadata, and persistent identifiers.
Digital Science has awarded Catalyst Grants to two teams developing enhanced dashboards to flag retracted research papers. PostPub aims to address awareness and accountability issues, while VIRUS creates a real-time visualization system for scientific sleuths and researchers.
Scholastica's new integration with Crossmark allows journals to link article updates and retractions, ensuring the scholarly record's accuracy. The feature supports Crossref member organizations' efforts to maintain integrity and provide metadata for readers and downstream services.
A new study highlights the risk of patient organizations losing independence due to funding from pharmaceutical companies. Researchers propose establishing a single database to track payments made to patient groups, doctors, and hospitals to improve transparency.
A recent study published in Social Science & Medicine reveals the complexities of conducting cannabis research in Canada, where researchers face structural barriers and concerns about scientific integrity. The study suggests key solutions to increase public funding, enhance transparency, and promote independence in research.
The Forensic Scientometrics Paris Declaration aims to detect and prevent fake science by flagging problematic papers, actors, and systems. It combines forensic investigation and scientometrics to uphold scientific integrity and public trust.
The book examines AI's current advances, hurdles, and potential, emphasizing the need for science to maintain core norms and values. Experts advocate for human accountability and responsibility when using AI in research, highlighting the importance of transparent disclosure and attribution.
Sage has adopted Dimensions Author Check, a new research integrity tool, to detect unethical scholarly behavior and preserve the academic record. The tool streamlines the author verification process, providing a comprehensive view of an author's research history.
The Einstein Foundation Berlin presents the €500,000 award to recognize institutions and researchers who improve research quality and robustness. Researchers like Elisabeth Bik, PubPeer, and PixelQuality are honored for their work on promoting quality and accountability in research.
A new study calls for the adoption of new research ethics policies to foster learning and discussion of ethical issues. The guidelines aim to shift from compliance-based ethics to promoting ethical norms and practices.
A UT Arlington study suggests that speaking up is key to ethical decision-making in research groups. The researchers found that fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to voice concerns can help prevent unethical behavior. An 'ethical champion' who steps up to speak out against potential issues was a common finding.
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has retracted six further articles authored by Dr Paul McCrory due to plagiarism, and corrected two others due to inappropriate reuse of content. The investigation into his single-authored articles published in BMJ journals is now complete.
The TIER2 project is seeking consortia to establish a new Reproducibility Network (RN) in Widening participation countries. The selected consortia will receive 5,000 Euros each as seed money to support the kick-off meeting and promote reproducible research practices.
A new article by leading researchers emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach among all stakeholders to improve trust in research. The authors outline roles for each group, from funders to media outlets, to work together to fortify science integrity.
A nationwide VR research project is working to create diverse groups of participants to reflect real-world social dynamics. The Virtual Experience Research Accelerator (VERA) aims to provide researchers with access to large, reliable, and diverse groups for various VR research projects.
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has retracted an editorial written by former editor Dr. Paul McCrory for significant overlap with a previously published work, highlighting the importance of adhering to ethical standards.
A recent study published in JNCCN found that 33 out of 81 studies lacked transparency on censoring, which can introduce bias and affect trial results. The researchers emphasize the need for improved transparency and reporting in clinical trials to ensure patients and clinicians make informed decisions.
Pharmaceutical companies in the Open Pharma collaboration recommend developing plain language summaries of peer-reviewed medical research articles. The summaries should be understandable, unbiased, non-promotional, and easily accessible. This move aims to make medical publishing more open and inclusive for all audiences.