Alison Avenell, Andrew A Klein, Jennifer A Byrne, Peter Wilmshurst, Mark J Bolland, Andrew Grey, and others authored a paper discussing barriers to investigating and reporting research misconduct, with a focus on prioritizing publication integrity. They highlight the importance of addressing issues such as lack of incentives for reporting misconduct, fear of retaliation, and difficulties in obtaining evidence. The paper emphasizes the need for a culture of transparency and accountability in research, and calls for measures to support whistleblowers and promote integrity in scientific publications. The authors’ insights aim to improve the investigation and reporting of research misconduct in the future.
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Barriers to investigating and reporting research misconduct: prioritising publication integrity
