Scientific misconduct can waste public funds and harm human health. But views differ about the best way to tackle it.
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‘Open science’ is a radical shift from traditional research practices. But it can help research integrity in several ways.
‘Fast science’ can damage research integrity – just as fast food can damage your health. ‘Slow science’ offers an alternative path forward.
Some academic publishers have been accused by scientists of being “too greedy” and prioritising profit over research integrity.
How can the science community minimise the risks but maximise the benefits of AI?
In 2023, more than 10,000 research papers were retracted because of scientific misconduct. But it’s not always deliberate.
Publications drive university rankings and career progression. But the relentless pressure to publish has contributed to an increase in fraudulent data.
A highly cited paper on Alzheimer’s disease may have been purposely manipulated.
Pfizer contractor Ventavia denies accusations of scientific misconduct on COVID vaccine trial.
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Associate professor, Australian National University
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Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University
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Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, UNSW
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Associate Professor in Cellular Neuroscience, University of Reading
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Professor of Research Ethics, University of Portsmouth
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Professorial Fellow (Artificial Intelligence), Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne
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Director, AI for Science, CSIRO
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Dean of Research, Humanities, Curtin University
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PhD Candidate, School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Curtin University
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Director, Centre for Culture and Technology & Curtin Open Knowledge Initiative, Curtin University
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Visiting Fellow, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University
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Professor of Molecular Oncology, University of Sydney