when should a correction be a retraction?
https://retractionwatch.com/2026/03/23/guest-post-a-call-to-end-the-impact-on-conclusions-test-for-retraction/
incisive piece by Eugenie Reich
#publishing #researchintegrity #retractions

Things Students Must Know Before Using AI for Research Projects

🎓 Things Students Must Know Before Using AI for Research Projects Before you rely on AI for your academic work, take a moment to understand what it can—and cannot—do for you. Let me be honest with you… AI is powerful. But if you use it blindly, it can quietly damage your research work—and you may not even realize it until your supervisor points it out. So before you start, here are things you really need to know. 🧠 AI Is a Tool, Not a Researcher AI generates responses […]

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Top 10 AI Mistakes Students Make (And How to Avoid Them)

🚫 Top 10 AI Mistakes Students Make (And How to Avoid Them) Most students are using AI… but not using it correctly. Let’s fix that. Let’s be honest for a moment… Many students treat AI like a shortcut instead of a tool. And that’s where problems begin. Here are the most common mistakes—and how to avoid them. ❌ Copying Without Understanding Students copy AI-generated content without fully understanding it. Fix: Always read, break it down, and rewrite in your own […]

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After Using AI: Final Checks Every Student Must Do Before Submitting Their Project

✅ After Using AI: Final Checks Every Student Must Do Before Submitting Their Project Using AI is one thing. Submitting a solid research work is another. Let me tell you what usually happens… A student completes their project using AI, feels confident, and submits it. Then comes supervisor review—and suddenly: “This section is not clear” “Where did you apply this method?” “This doesn’t align with your objective” At that point, it’s too late for excuses. So before […]

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#Elsevier expands #articles submission screening tool to strengthen research credibility #ResearchIntegrity
https://www.elsevier.com/about/press-releases/elsevier-expands-article-submission-screening-tool-to-strengthen-research

AI in Higher Education: Opportunities, Risks, and the Path Forward

AI in Higher Education: Opportunities, Risks, and the Path Forward Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the most transformative technologies in higher education. From research productivity to personalized learning and academic publishing, AI holds remarkable promise. However, its power comes with risk, especially when institutions, supervisors, or students adopt it without structured understanding or ethical guidance. AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges (source: […]

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Responsible AI Use in Student Research

Responsible AI Use in Student Research AI tools like ChatGPT, Elicit AI, and Perplexity AI can accelerate research, but improper use can harm students’ academic reputation and that of their supervisors. Blind copy–pasting outputs, ignoring structure, or neglecting reference checks leads to suspicious work, plagiarism concerns, and loss of credibility. Why Supervisor Training Matters Supervisors who understand AI can guide students in proper citation, structure, and critical evaluation […]

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#ResearchIntegrity Scientific sleuths come in from the cold Research integrity investigators are starting to organize, but the field, and the people, remain idiosyncratic by Dalmeet Singh Chawla, special to C&EN cen.acs.org/research-int...

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