research fraud

Research fraud refers to unethical practices in scientific studies where false data, misleading results, or fabricated findings are intentionally produced or reported. This can include manipulating experiments, plagiarizing work from others, or altering data to achieve desired outcomes. Such actions undermine the integrity of research, mislead the scientific community, and can lead to harmful consequences in fields like medicine and environmental science, where accurate information is crucial. It erodes public trust in science and can impede genuine advancements by obscuring the truth.