Dennis Alexis Valin DittrichNov 8, 2024
The #AcademicPublishing system too often rewards #DataFraud & manipulation with little consequence for researchers who engage in #misconduct. https://thewalrus.ca/a-rock-star-researcher-spun-a-web-of-lies-and-nearly-got-away-with-it/
This story illustrates how the pressure to publish and gain prestige can lead some scientists to prioritize impressive results over #ScientificIntegrity. The article shines a light on the messy process of addressing misconduct, the personal toll on whistleblowers, and the systemic flaws that allow fraud to thrive.
#PublishOrPerish
A Rock-Star Researcher Spun a Web of Lies—and Nearly Got Away with It | The Walrus

Jonathan Pruitt was prolific, influential, and charming. Then academic sleuths started poking around

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Jonathan BaileyApr 10, 2024

Embattled Harvard behavioral science professor Fancesca Gino is facing new allegations of plagiarism, on top of her existing problems.

https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2024/04/10/francesca-gino-faces-allegations-of-plagiarism/

#Plagiarism #FrancescaGino #DataFraud #ResearchIntegrity

H/T: @WiseWoman

Francesca Gino Faces Allegations of Plagiarism - Plagiarism Today

Embattled Harvard behavioral science professor Fancesca Gino is facing new allegations of plagiarism, on top of her existing problems.

Plagiarism Today
Research Network Digi-Oek.chMar 22, 2024

[en] Superconductivity Scandal: Stunning Science Fraud Report by Nature News Team

Once "up-and-coming star of the physics world" claiming "to have discovered the first room-temperature superconductor", researcher Dias "is now infamous for the scandal that surrounds his work."

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00716-2

#ResearchHighlights #nature #superconductivity #deception #retraction #misconduct #datafraud #fabrication #luh #csh #uor #universityofrochester #unlv #academia #science #research #physics

Superconductivity scandal: the inside story of deception in a rising star’s physics lab

Ranga Dias claimed to have discovered the first room-temperature superconductors, but the work was later retracted. An investigation by Nature’s news team reveals new details about what happened — and how institutions missed red flags.

Jonathan BaileyAug 1, 2023

The president of Aizu University has resigned amid allegations of self-plagiarism. However, it's likely overshadowed by a bigger story.

https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2023/08/01/japanese-university-president-resigns-over-self-plagiarism/

#ResearchIntegrity #AcademicIntegrity #Plagiarism #DataFraud

Japanese University President Resigns Over Self Plagiarism

The president of Aizu University has resigned amid allegations of self-plagiarism. However, it's likely overshadowed by a bigger story.

Plagiarism Today
RiskMapJul 7, 2023
⚡️ Update: CDC caught concealing references to COVID vaccine on Minnesota death certificates, committing data fraud by not assigning ICD 10 code for vaccine side effects as causes of death. Report reveals seven death certificates where CDC omitted corresponding ICD 10 code. Raises concerns about accuracy and transparency of U.S. death data. One death certificate even listed a shot-related death as a "Firearms" issue. #CDC #COVID19 #datafraud https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1850363/articles/183301395/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon