One in Seven Scientific Papers May Be Fake, New Study Suggests

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A new study estimates that one in seven scientific papers may be fake, significantly updating the previous statistic of 2%. James Heathers conducted this analysis based on twelve earlier studies but faces criticism regarding generalization. Concerns about research integrity highlighted by this finding underscore ongoing debates in scientific ethics. A new study highlights a disturbing … Read more