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Fraud and misconduct in science: the stem cell seduction

Implications for the peer-review process

Auteurs: M. A. G. van der Heyden, T. van de Derks Ven, T. Opthof

Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 1/2009

Abstract

Scientific misconduct and fraud occur in science. The (anonymous) peer review process serves as goalkeeper of scientific quality rather than scientific integrity. In this brief paper we describe some limitations of the peer-review process. We describe the catastrophic facts of the ‘Woo-Suk Hwang fraud case’ and raise some ethical concerns about the issue. Finally, we pay attention to plagiarism, autoplagiarism and double publications. (Neth Heart J 2009;17:25-9.)

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Titel: Fraud and misconduct in science: the stem cell seduction
Implications for the peer-review process
Auteurs: M. A. G. van der Heyden
T. van de Derks Ven
T. Opthof
Publicatiedatum: 01-01-2009
Uitgeverij: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal / Uitgave 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronisch ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03086211

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