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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Scientific misconduct — fabricating, falsifying or plagiarising data — damages science and destroys reputations. Yet it is rife across the developing world. What policies are being put in place to combat it?
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Opinions and Analysis
Scientific 'code of conduct' must foster openness
Ensuring science is conducted with integrity requires a supportive culture, not draconian rules and sanctions.
Investigate Iran plagiarism allegations
A Nature editorial calls on the global academic community to support investigations into allegations of scientific plagiarism in Iran.
Policy Briefs
After the trial is over: what are the sponsor's obligations?
What standard of care can clinical trial participants expect once the trial is over? Richard Ashcroft explores the ethical arguments for responsibilities of both researchers and sponsors of trials.
Efforts to build capacity in research ethics: an overview
Sue Eckstein reviews existing schemes to build capacity in research ethics in developing countries, which range from sponsored academic degree programmes to tailored courses and one-off meetings.
1 June 2004
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News and Features
GM report adds twist to Peruvian defamation case
An unpublished report appears to back a scientist convicted of defamation after criticising a colleague's research on GM maize.
Conference agrees global science ethics code
Global guidelines on scientific integrity are in the pipeline following fears that fraud is growing.
Pakistani scientists launch scientific ethics drive
29 June 2010
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Practical Guides
Spotting fraudulent claims in science
How do journalists know if a scientist's claim is true? Julie Clayton helps reporters check the quality of claims, and spot the fraudsters.
