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Crisis in Scientific Publishing: Quality Declines Amidst Funding Issues and Political Interference
Le Monde" reports a crisis in scientific publishing due to increased article numbers, driven by quantitative research evaluations and for-profit publishers, leading to lower quality and increased retractions; the US government's interference further jeopardizes scientific integrity.
Crisis in Scientific Publishing: Quality Declines Amidst Funding Issues and Political Interference
Le Monde" reports a crisis in scientific publishing due to increased article numbers, driven by quantitative research evaluations and for-profit publishers, leading to lower quality and increased retractions; the US government's interference further jeopardizes scientific integrity.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Probe Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Academic Fraud
A Turkish investigation into forged documents revealed allegations that a "joker" helped over 400 people gain academic positions via fraudulent foreign language exams between 2006 and 2010; the investigation found 57 fake university diplomas, 4 fake high school diplomas, and 108 fake driver's licens...
Turkish Probe Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Academic Fraud
A Turkish investigation into forged documents revealed allegations that a "joker" helped over 400 people gain academic positions via fraudulent foreign language exams between 2006 and 2010; the investigation found 57 fake university diplomas, 4 fake high school diplomas, and 108 fake driver's licens...
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56% Bias Score
Fraud Allegations Against Spanish Dana Recovery Commissioner
José María Ángel Batalla, the Spanish government commissioner for post-Dana reconstruction, is accused by the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency of falsifying academic credentials to obtain a public office; the PSOE defends him, while the PP demands his dismissal.
Fraud Allegations Against Spanish Dana Recovery Commissioner
José María Ángel Batalla, the Spanish government commissioner for post-Dana reconstruction, is accused by the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency of falsifying academic credentials to obtain a public office; the PSOE defends him, while the PP demands his dismissal.
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60% Bias Score
Harvard Fires Tenured Professor for Fabricated Honesty Research
Harvard Business School dismissed tenured professor Francesca Gino for fabricating data in her influential research on honesty, marking the first such termination in almost 80 years; this highlights the risk of implementing business strategies based on unverified academic findings, especially those ...
Harvard Fires Tenured Professor for Fabricated Honesty Research
Harvard Business School dismissed tenured professor Francesca Gino for fabricating data in her influential research on honesty, marking the first such termination in almost 80 years; this highlights the risk of implementing business strategies based on unverified academic findings, especially those ...
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Ministry Revokes Diplomas, Cancels Licenses Over School Grade Irregularities
Following an investigation by the Turkish Ministry of National Education, 403 students' diplomas were revoked, 398 students were demoted, and six private schools had their licenses canceled due to grade manipulation and "ghost classes".
Turkish Ministry Revokes Diplomas, Cancels Licenses Over School Grade Irregularities
Following an investigation by the Turkish Ministry of National Education, 403 students' diplomas were revoked, 398 students were demoted, and six private schools had their licenses canceled due to grade manipulation and "ghost classes".
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36% Bias Score
Saudi University Ranking Scheme Exposed: 76% Drop in Highly Cited Scientists
An investigation revealed a scheme where Saudi universities paid foreign scientists to falsely claim affiliation, inflating their rankings; this led to a 76% drop in highly cited scientists linked to Saudi institutions since April 2023, exposing vulnerabilities in academic ranking systems and impact...
Saudi University Ranking Scheme Exposed: 76% Drop in Highly Cited Scientists
An investigation revealed a scheme where Saudi universities paid foreign scientists to falsely claim affiliation, inflating their rankings; this led to a 76% drop in highly cited scientists linked to Saudi institutions since April 2023, exposing vulnerabilities in academic ranking systems and impact...
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52% Bias Score
19 Held Accountable in Beijing Medical Admissions Fraud Case
Following the exposure of a junior physician's fabricated academic records and plagiarism, leading to her admission into Peking Union Medical College's doctoral program, the National Health Commission held 19 officials, doctors and educators accountable and announced systemic reforms to medical educ...
19 Held Accountable in Beijing Medical Admissions Fraud Case
Following the exposure of a junior physician's fabricated academic records and plagiarism, leading to her admission into Peking Union Medical College's doctoral program, the National Health Commission held 19 officials, doctors and educators accountable and announced systemic reforms to medical educ...
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48% Bias Score
Fake Credentials Prompt Resignations of Three Spanish Politicians
Three Spanish politicians resigned this month due to falsified academic credentials on their CVs, sparking internal party reviews and a wider discussion on political qualifications.
Fake Credentials Prompt Resignations of Three Spanish Politicians
Three Spanish politicians resigned this month due to falsified academic credentials on their CVs, sparking internal party reviews and a wider discussion on political qualifications.
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40% Bias Score
AI-Generated Articles Infiltrate Academic Journal: 48 of 53 Low-Citation Papers Appear AI-Generated
Diomidis Spinellis's research revealed that 48 out of 53 low-citation articles in a specific journal appear AI-generated, many falsely attributed to researchers from universities like Washington University and UC Berkeley; two listed authors were deceased at publication time, highlighting the threat...
AI-Generated Articles Infiltrate Academic Journal: 48 of 53 Low-Citation Papers Appear AI-Generated
Diomidis Spinellis's research revealed that 48 out of 53 low-citation articles in a specific journal appear AI-generated, many falsely attributed to researchers from universities like Washington University and UC Berkeley; two listed authors were deceased at publication time, highlighting the threat...
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44% Bias Score
Harvard Fires Tenured Professor for Data Fabrication
Harvard University fired tenured professor Francesca Gino for fabricating data in at least four research studies after an internal investigation prompted by data bloggers who found inconsistencies across her work, leading to the retraction of multiple publications.
Harvard Fires Tenured Professor for Data Fabrication
Harvard University fired tenured professor Francesca Gino for fabricating data in at least four research studies after an internal investigation prompted by data bloggers who found inconsistencies across her work, leading to the retraction of multiple publications.
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48% Bias Score
Duisburg-Essen University Bribery Scandal Results in Prison Sentences
A former Duisburg-Essen University employee and a student were sentenced to prison for manipulating student grades for money between 2017 and 2021; they received over €90,000 for changing the grades of at least 35 students.
Duisburg-Essen University Bribery Scandal Results in Prison Sentences
A former Duisburg-Essen University employee and a student were sentenced to prison for manipulating student grades for money between 2017 and 2021; they received over €90,000 for changing the grades of at least 35 students.
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36% Bias Score
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