research misconduct investigations

Research misconduct investigations examine allegations of unethical behavior in scientific work, such as fabricating data, altering results, or plagiarism. When concerns arise, an authorized team conducts a thorough review of evidence, interviews involved parties, and determines whether misconduct occurred. The goal is to uphold integrity, ensure trust in research findings, and impose appropriate consequences if misconduct is confirmed. These investigations are conducted fairly and confidentially, following established procedures to protect all parties and maintain the credibility of the scientific community.