A change in institutional culture is needed to promote responsible scientific behaviour and prevent misconduct. That's unlikely to happen unless money is involved, say Sandra Titus and Xavier Bosch.

When a researcher initiates a research project, whether supported by an external sponsor or through Purdue funds, he or she must comply with an array of federal, state and University regulations. The ...

International journals have retracted more than 75 papers linked to BHU researchers over five years. The case has sharpened ...

The University is committed to the highest possible standards of integrity in research. This commitment is fundamental to the University's mission in fostering the pursuit of truth and the expansion ...

Research integrity is a red-hot topic right now in the scientific community, and for good reason. Scientific misconduct has the potential to cause harm, even if unintentional. And unfortunately it’s ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

be open and attentive to new observations and discoveries; employ our intellect and reason to analyze these observations and discoveries with honesty and without bias; bring an attitude of logic and ...

The openness and internationalization of research is advancing worldwide, and it is widely recognized that being open both domestically and internationally is essential for a vibrant research system.

The Office of Research at Purdue is accepting nominations for the newly established Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) award. To advance Purdue’s drive toward research excellence, the ...

When Australian forensic biologist Kirsty Wright reviewed DNA evidence from a cold case murder after being prompted by a journalist, she uncovered something that would rock Queensland’s criminal ...

While supporting a university research team on a large-scale sociological study, we were tasked with transcribing interview recordings that contained rich, context-heavy narratives, along with names, ...