Restoring Integrity in Scientific Research
The scientific community is facing a significant integrity problem due to the rise of paper mills, which produce fraudulent or low-quality research papers for a fee.
These paper mills have led to increasing instances of falsified datasets and AI-generated figures, with the number of problematic papers doubling every 18 months.
A recent study found that this issue has spread to academic institutions worldwide, with some journal editors allegedly complicit in knowingly publishing these papers.
However, some researchers have taken steps to fight back against fraudulent research by learning to identify and report it.
Join us on 27 November to learn how you can fight back against fraudulent research and paper mills.
Author's summary: Fighting fraudulent research requires collective effort.
- Paper mills produce fraudulent or low-quality research papers for a fee.
- Falsified datasets and AI-generated figures are on the rise.
- The number of problematic papers doubles every 18 months.