Scholarly Misconduct

Scholarly misconduct refers to unethical behavior in academic research and publication. This includes practices like plagiarism (copying someone else's work without credit), fabrication (making up data or results), and falsification (manipulating research materials or processes). It can also encompass unethical authorship, where individuals take credit for work they did not contribute to. Such actions undermine the integrity of academic work, compromise the credibility of research, and mislead the public. Ensuring honesty and transparency in research is essential for advancing knowledge and maintaining trust in the scholarly community.