Study sheds light on how reams of fake scientific papers are getting into literature

The number of scientific papers flagged as fraudulent has been growing. Now a new paper sheds light on how it’s being done. Researchers found loose networks of unscrupulous editors working with ... Read More

Research misconduct: how the scientific community is fighting back

Cases like this are rare, but science is not immune to misconduct. The rise in 'paper mills' — organisations that produce questionable or fake papers that they sell authorships on — has led some to ... Read More

Study: Fraudulent scientific research outpacing legitimate journals

Northwestern University researchers authored a study indicating the proliferation of fraudulent scientific research is outpacing the growth rate of legitimate journals. File Photo by Sascha ... Read More

Rise of ‘paper mills’: 32,700 fake scientific papers published in real journals, study finds

Key Takeaways ・Major publishers have had to retract thousands of papers and shut down journals due to the influx of fake studies, indicating a systemic issue in academic integrity. ・The problem is ... Read More

Fraudulent Scientific Papers Are Rapidly Increasing, Study Finds

A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by “paper mills” is doubling every year and a half. By Carl Zimmer For years, whistle-blowers have warned that ... Read More

Fake Papers, Political Agendas: The Eroding Credibility of Research

We admire scientists as the stewards of truth, exploring the unknown with curiosity, discipline, and integrity. However, when the pursuit of knowledge becomes a competitive sport for reward, a more ... Read More

Scientific Journals Can’t Keep Up With Flood of Fake Papers

A growing tide of fake papers is flooding the scientific record and proliferating faster than current checks can rid them from the system, scientists warn. The source of the trouble is “paper mills,” ... Read More

Study sheds light on how reams of fake scientific papers are getting into literature

Fraudulent scientific research is now being produced and published on a large scale, with some unethical researchers colluding with unethical editors to attain the prestige that comes with publication ... Read More

Study: Fraudulent scientific research outpacing legitimate journals

The rise of "fake" science poses a serious threat to the integrity of academic research, a new study warns. A widespread underground network of fraudsters is pumping out fake scientific results at an ... Read More