"Uncovering Research Misconduct: Technology's Role in Spotting Flawed Studies"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Allegations of research fakery at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have brought attention to scientific integrity, with amateur sleuths using technology to uncover image manipulation and potential plagiarism in published research. The institute is requesting retractions and corrections for scientific papers after a blogger flagged problems, and other champions of scientific integrity are also scrutinizing research. Technology has made it easier to detect image manipulation and plagiarism, and the motivation for misconduct may stem from the pressure to get published. Scientific journals are investigating the concerns raised and are looking into the matter.