Overdue: a US advisory board for research integrity

Abstract

Lessons for longevity in science advice p.175 LAB LIFE Hacks, kludges and retrofits down the ages p.178 EVOLUTION How did natural selection give rise to mental illnesses? p.180 OBITUARY Dizzyingly prolific mathematician Jean Bourgain remembered p.183 Research needs an authoritative forum to hash out collective problems, argue C. K. Gunsalus, Marcia K. McNutt and colleagues.

Professionalism in built environment research: beyond integrity and good practice

“…However, research misconduct and questionable practices persists (Grant et al, 2018). Since the early twentieth century, efforts have been made to propose a code of practice for researchers in countries such as the United States (Gunsalus et al, 2019), UK (King, 2007) and globally (WCRI, 2010). The built environment research community has not discussed research ethics, integrity and good ECAM 29,9 practice to any significant extent.…”

“…, 2018). Since the early twentieth century, efforts have been made to propose a code of practice for researchers in countries such as the United States (Gunsalus et al. , 2019), UK (King, 2007) and globally (WCRI, 2010).…”

The many facets of research integrity: What can we do to ensure it?

“…Today's science is exciting and innovative, but its very complexity contributes to the risk of misconduct. 14…”

“…17 Responsibility for publishing an ethically challenged or flawed article ultimately rests on the editors, who must therefore be informed and educated about detecting, investigating, and responding to research misconduct. 6,14,18 There is no substitute for surgeons to accept personal responsibility to learn and acquire the skills necessary for critically reviewing and appraising the quality of research and its integrity in all settings-within our own groups, departments, institutions, or journals. The required education is available and we should make it a priority to acquire it.…”

Transatlantic editorial: Institutional investigations of ethically flawed reports in cardiothoracic surgery journals

“…6 The need for a national body to oversee misconduct investigations has been recognized for decades, yet still does not exist. 7 Universities in particular may have incentives to downplay transgressions by members of their faculties, such as potentially adverse financial effects of research funding losses, damage to the reputations of well-known researchers and consequently of the university itself, and loss of publications in high-impact journals. 8 Most likely, however, the reported widespread inadequacy of institutional investigations is related to factors such as the absence of any standardized format, peer review of inquiries, and quality control or oversight for investigations.…”