Integrity in Research – The Cornerstone of Trust in Science
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https://doi.org/10.51957/Healthline_795_2025Keywords:
Research integrity, Institutional oversight, Responsible research practices, Retraction, Scientific misconductAbstract
In recent years, the credibility of research has come under intense scrutiny. Scientific inquiry is built on curiosity, rigor, and honesty – yet, the very foundations are sometimes shaken by instances of misconduct, ranging from data fabrication and plagiarism to questionable authorship practices. Retractions of published papers, once considered rare and exceptional, have now become a regular feature in scholarly communication. Each retraction represents not just a blemish on the record of an individual or institution, but also an erosion of public trust in science. Institutions play an important role in upholding the values and integrity of research and science.
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