Integrity of Scientific Research

Fraud, Misconduct and Fake News in the Academic, Medical and Social Environment

Integrity of Scientific Research

Fraud, Misconduct and Fake News in the Academic, Medical and Social Environment

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in Vorbereitung

This book provides a scientific and ethical approach to all forms of fraud and misconduct focusing on a scholarly however practice-oriented description of the problems, roots and potential solutions.

Organized in dedicated parts, an international team of experts systematically analyzes the most prevalent forms of misconduct, ghost writing, pseudo-science, dubious trials, predatory journals, fake news, mistreatment and harassment, in research, publications, at academic institutions, and in the professional and healthcare environment. A special focus is given to corrective interventions and the role of prevention, education and training. Comprehensive in its scope, the book offers an easy-to-read overview along with a number of real cases for experienced and novice personnel alike.

The significance of scientific integrity and research ethics increased during the last couple of years and ethic committees and offices have become an integral part at universities, hospitals, research institutions, government agencies and major private organizations all over the world. Thus, this book provides an indispensable, comprehensive overview across disciplines and for everybody working in research and affiliated institutions.

Chapter 37 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.



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ISBN 978-3-030-99682-6
Artikelnummer 9783030996826
Medientyp Buch
Auflage 1st ed. 2022
Copyrightjahr 2023
Verlag Springer, Berlin
Umfang XV, 602 Seiten
Abbildungen XV, 602 p. 25 illus., 16 illus. in color.
Sprache Englisch