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Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped? (Update)

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Towards Transparency in Academic Research

This chapter explores efforts led by a psychology professor to enhance transparency in academic research through the implementation of the Open Science Framework. It discusses the cultural challenges in academia that discourage data sharing and fosters a system favoring positive results over genuine inquiry. The chapter also highlights the emerging registered reports model and the experiences of whistleblowers, emphasizing the need for reform in academic publishing practices.

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