Marcovitch H, et al. Conflict of Interest in Science Communication: More than a Financial Issue. Report from Esteve Foundation Discussion Group. Croat Med J. 2010; 51:7-15
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that around 2% of scientists admit to have falsified research at least once. Up to 33% admit other questionable practices as plagiarism, duplicate publication, undisclosed changes in pre-research protocols or dubious ethical behaviour. There can be no doubt that discovered cases of research and publication misconduct represent a tip…
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