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Research Misconduct Explained

The document discusses three forms of research misconduct: duplicate publication, salami slicing, and selective reporting bias. Each practice misleads readers and undermines the integrity of research by either reusing content without proper citation, splitting studies into smaller papers for increased publication, or misreporting results to enhance perceived outcomes. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of ethical practices in research to maintain trust and accuracy in scientific communication.

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Research Misconduct Explained

The document discusses three forms of research misconduct: duplicate publication, salami slicing, and selective reporting bias. Each practice misleads readers and undermines the integrity of research by either reusing content without proper citation, splitting studies into smaller papers for increased publication, or misreporting results to enhance perceived outcomes. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of ethical practices in research to maintain trust and accuracy in scientific communication.

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Research Misconduct: Duplicate Publication, Salami Slicing & Selective Reporting

1. Duplicate Publication
Definition: Publishing the same or very similar content again (either your own or someone else's), without permission or refe

Why it is wrong:
- Misleads readers
- Wastes journal resources
- Breaks copyright
- Double counts same results

Example: Publishing the same paper in two journals under different titles without disclosure.

Do’s:
- Mention if reused content was published earlier
- Quote and cite reused text/data
- Provide copies of related papers when submitting

Don’ts:
- Don’t reuse your paper without citation
- Don’t submit the same paper to multiple journals
- Don’t share earlier results without permission

2. Salami Slicing
Definition: Breaking one full research study into many small papers just to increase publication count.

Example: One big survey on student health split into separate papers on diet, sleep, and stress.

Why it is wrong:
- Misleads readers
- Wastes publication space
- Makes results look more than they are

3. Selective Reporting Bias


Definition: Hiding or misreporting part of the results (especially negative ones) to make research look better.

Example: Only reporting the 60% success of a medicine, hiding the 30% side effects.

Types of Bias:
- Publication Bias: Only publishing positive results
- Outcome Reporting Bias: Only showing selected outcomes
- Spin: Writing results to look better than they are
- Citation Bias: Citing only positive studies

Impact:
- Leads to mistrust in science
- Creates false knowledge
- Affects health, policy, and future research

Conclusion:
All these practices are forms of research misconduct. Researchers and journals must follow ethical practices to maintain inte

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