What Is Plagiarism? Plagiarism arises when someone copies someone else’s idea, piece of writing, or work and pastes it into another work without providing full credit to the original author. Duplication of text or findings from other papers or books, Read More …
Category: Research Ethics
Research Data Sharing and Data Availability Statement
What is Data Availability Statement? It is a statement describing the research data, how and where it can be accessed, and under what conditions. It may contain links to data sets or guidance on how to find the raw data. Read More …
Quick Tips on How to Avoid Misconduct in your Submission
Want to avoid misconduct allegations in your submission? Many authors submit their manuscripts without being aware of the publication ethics which involve them in misconduct allegations and investigations with the editorial office of the journal. This may delay the review Read More …
What is Conflict of Interest? How to Declare it and Why?
What is a Conflict of Interest? A conflict of interest is a situation when there are commercial, legal, financial, or any other opposing interests that may affect your study. This may include: Having financial conflicts of interest (study sponsors, funds, Read More …
Data Fabrication/Falsification… Do Not Ever Do!
What is data fabrication/falsification? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Fabrication: the act or process of fabricating; fabricate is to make up for the purpose of deception. [1] Falsification: The act of making false; counterfeiting; the giving to a thing an Read More …