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573. Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped?

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Creativity and Unethical Behavior in Academic Research

A creative personality and mindset can lead individuals to justify their behavior, resulting in unethical actions. The prevalence of unethical behavior in academic research is challenging to quantify precisely. Ivan Oransky, a medical doctor and editor of a neuroscience publication, is deeply involved in uncovering scientific fraud and misconduct through his platform Retraction Watch. He engages with whistleblowers, known as sleuths, who expose research problems before retractions occur, and also utilizes public records requests to investigate further.

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