Misconduct in Research

Abstract

Abstract Since the 1980s, well-publicized cases of research misconduct have increased public concerns about the integrity of research and stimulated responses from governments, research institutions, funding agencies, and journals. Surveys indicate that the prevalence of misconduct may be larger than many researchers would like to acknowledge and that it occurs in all fields of research. Research misconduct is not limited to one particular nation or region but is an international problem. This chapter examines the definition of research misconduct, distinguishes between misconduct and questionable research practices, considers factors in the research environment that contribute to misconduct, discusses educating and mentoring to prevent misconduct, and describes policies and procedures for reporting, investigating, and adjudicating misconduct.

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