For fediversers interested in #science and the rigor of scientific #research, this #nakedcapitalism article is a weekend #mustread 🙏 #PubPeer #RetractionWatch

I knew of the problems with plagiarism & zealous dissemination of pre/non peer-reviewed research papers, much thru electronic socialization of respected journal platforms, which had contributed to rising pseudo-research, but was flabbergasted by the actual depth & breadth of it.🧐🫨🔬

The Rise of the Science Sleuths
https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2024/09/the-rise-of-the-science-sleuths.html

The Rise of the Science Sleuths | naked capitalism

When an Alzheimer’s paper came under scrutiny, correcting the scientific record meant battling much bigger problems.

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