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Ethics
Matthias Kaiser, Laura Drivdal, Johs Hjellbrekke, Helene Ingierd, Ole Bjorn Rekdal
Summary: The study found a low percentage of self-reported fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (FFP) among researchers, but a troublingly high percentage of researchers reporting engaging in more questionable research practices (QRPs). Overall, researchers generally consider FFP to be more serious than QRPs.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ETHICS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medical Ethics
Lex Bouter
Summary: Research data mismanagement poses a serious threat to accountability, reproducibility, and data re-use. However, the categorization of RDMM into intentional misconduct and unintentional questionable practice is not accurate. It is challenging to prove intentionality, and other criteria should be considered when determining the severity of a breach of research integrity. Instead of focusing on intentionality and sanctions, efforts should be directed towards improving data management practices through preventive actions led by research institutions.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-ETHICS INTEGRITY AND POLICY
(2023)
Review
Ethics
Yu Xie, Kai Wang, Yan Kong
Summary: This meta-analysis provides updated estimates of the prevalence of research misconduct (RM) and questionable research practices (QRPs), highlighting factors that influence the prevalence of these issues. Results show that researchers often witness others committing RM and using QRPs, with response proportion, limited recall period, career level, disciplinary background, and locations significantly affecting the prevalence of irresponsible research behaviors.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ETHICS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Medical Ethics
Jesse D. Troy, Frank Rockhold, Gregory P. Samsa
Summary: Questionable research practices (QRP) refer to a range of actions taken by researchers that violate research best practices and pose risks to institutions and research participants. In this editorial, the risks associated with QRP are discussed and mitigation strategies at the institutional level are proposed, using a common QRP as an example.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-ETHICS INTEGRITY AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Ethics
Tine Ravn, Mads P. Sorensen
Summary: This paper is the first systematic account of disciplinary similarities and differences in questionable research practices (QRPs), shedding light on the close connection between QRPs and distinct research practices within different areas of research.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ETHICS
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Daniel R. Isbell, Dan Brown, Meishan Chen, Deirdre J. Derrick, Romy Ghanem, Maria Nelly Gutierrez Arvizu, Erin Schnur, Meixiu Zhang, Luke Plonsky
Summary: Scientific progress relies on the integrity of data and research findings. A survey of applied linguists conducting quantitative research revealed that approximately 1 in 6 admitted to scientific misconduct and 94% admitted to questionable research practices relevant to quantitative research. The researchers' background and training were found to have associations with these practices.
MODERN LANGUAGE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Robert M. Kwee, Maan T. Almaghrabi, Thomas C. Kwee
Summary: The study found that radiologists generally pay attention to scientific integrity, with some admitting to scientific fraud, publication bias, and honorary authorship. While their confidence in the integrity of published work was relatively high, there is still room for improvement. It is recommended to initiate cultural and policy reforms to address these issues.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medical Ethics
Nicole Shu Ling Yeo-Teh, Bor Luen Tang
Summary: Good record keeping practice and research data management are essential for responsible research conduct and reproducibility of findings. Inadequate research data management often accompanies research misconduct. Research data mismanagement (RDMM) can be considered a questionable research practice and in severe cases, an act of research misconduct. This article analyzes the contexts and circumstances under which RDMM can be viewed as misrepresentation or fabrication of research data, and discusses how it can be adjudicated as research misconduct based on intent and consequences.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-POLICIES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Matthew C. Makel, Jaret Hodges, Bryan G. Cook, Jonathan A. Plucker
Summary: The study found that many education researchers use both questionable and open research practices, providing baseline information for them to understand existing social norms and consider how to improve research practices.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
V. T. Nguyen, M. K. Sharp, C. Superchi, G. Baron, K. Glonti, D. Blanco, M. Olsen, T. T. Vo Tat, C. Olarte Parra, A. Neveol, D. Hren, P. Ravaud, I. Boutron
Summary: The aim of this study was to describe the research practices of doctoral students facing a dilemma in research integrity and assess the impact of inappropriate research environments, specifically exposure to a post-doctoral researcher or supervisor engaged in detrimental research practices. The findings suggest that neither post-doctoral researchers nor supervisors had a significant impact on student research practices.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medical Ethics
Sandra Titus, Donald S. Kornfeld
Summary: From 2005 to 2015, the terms "institutional integrity" and "scientific integrity" appeared 986 times in the literature. The concept of "integrity" in an institution encompasses both the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data as well as adherence to a code of moral values. Researchers suggest implementing a post hoc inquiry following the discovery of research misconduct to assess the sponsoring institution's role and actions in maintaining institutional integrity.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-POLICIES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
(2021)
Article
Business
Sven Kepes, Sheila K. Keener, Michael A. McDaniel, Nathan S. Hartman
Summary: Questionable research practices (QRPs) have an impact on the publication and credibility of research papers. Researchers use various methods to increase the probability of achieving statistical significance, and some unsupported hypotheses are modified to become supported. The hypotheses in articles may have been created after the results were known. Articles published in prestigious journals are more likely to employ these questionable practices.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Communication
Bert N. Bakker, Kokil Jaidka, Timothy Dorr, Neil Fasching, Yphtach Lelkes
Summary: Recent contributions have raised doubts about the credibility of quantitative communication research. While questionable research practices (QRPs) are believed to be prevalent, researchers generally reject them but still believe they are commonly used. On the other hand, there is optimism about adopting open science practices. These findings have implications for communication theories and suggest a forward agenda for the discipline.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fadia Mayyas, Karem Alzoubi
Summary: This study investigated the awareness and knowledge of manuscript writing and research integrity among graduate students in Jordan, as well as the effectiveness of workshops in improving their knowledge about the manuscript writing process. The results showed that most students were aware of the general manuscript structure, but lacked knowledge about specific sections and authorship criteria. The study also revealed a lack of understanding regarding scientific misconduct. The workshops were found to be useful in introducing key concepts in manuscript writing.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Johanna A. Damen, Pauline Heus, Herm J. Lamberink, Joeri K. Tijdink, Lex Bouter, Paul Glasziou, David Moher, Willem M. Otte, Christiaan H. Vinkers, Lotty Hooft
Summary: This study explores indicators of questionable research practices in randomized controlled trials, including bias risk, selective reporting bias, sample size, and statistical discrepancy. The findings suggest that more recent publication year, trial registration, mentioning of reporting standards, and higher journal impact factor are associated with a lower risk of questionable research practices.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ethics
Vanja Pupovac, Daniele Fanelli
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ETHICS
(2015)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Vanja Pupovac
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the frequency of plagiarism in scientific papers using text-matching software. The results showed that 18% of articles had plagiarism instances, and while the software was effective in providing evidence, additional human verification was crucial for reliability.
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(2019)
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(2017)
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PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIETY-FILOZOFIJA I DRUSTVO
(2016)
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(2015)
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Snjezana Prijic-Samarzija
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(2012)
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(2011)
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Philosophy
Snjezana Prijic-Samarzija
FILOZOFSKA ISTRAZIVANJA
(2011)