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"When scientists make important discoveries, both big and small, they typically
publish their findings in scientific journals for others to read. This sharing
of knowledge helps to advance science: it can, in turn, lead to more important
discoveries.
But published research papers can be retracted if there is an issue with their
accuracy or integrity. And in recent years, the number of retractions has been
rising sharply. For example, in 2023 more than 10,000 research papers were
retracted globally. This marked a new record.
The huge number of retractions indicates a lot of government research funding
is being wasted. More importantly, the publication of so much flawed research
also misleads other researchers and undermines scientific integrity.
Fuelling this troubling trend is a mentality known in academia as “publish or
perish” which has existed for decades. The publication of research papers
drives university rankings and career progression, yet the relentless pressure
to publish has contributed to an increase in fraudulent data. Unless this
changes, the entire research landscape may shift toward a less rigorous
standard, hindering vital progress in fields such as medicine, technology and
climate science."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
