"The number of researchers getting exposed for data falsification, fabrication, and plagiarism has been increasing. But the sobering fact is that this number is barely the tip of research misconduct. "
With the exception of plagiarism, journals are not fully geared to spot all forms of cheating prior to publication. The problem is particularly heightened in developing countries like India where no system for investigating such cases exists. The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Cheating science. Since research misconduct is detrimental to the development of science, it is necessary to make laws that mandate universities to investigate cases thoroughly or allow third-party investigation.
With the exception of plagiarism, journals are not fully geared to spot all forms of cheating prior to publication. The problem is particularly heightened in developing countries like India where no system for investigating such cases exists. The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Cheating science. Since research misconduct is detrimental to the development of science, it is necessary to make laws that mandate universities to investigate cases thoroughly or allow third-party investigation.
A solution has to be soon found before published journal articles lose their value and pre-eminent place in science.