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How paper mills damage scholarly work and public trust in science

This article highlights the dangers that paper mills pose and how well-meaning researchers can avoid their pitfalls.

Possible academic misconduct in multiple papers co-authored by Nobel laureate

Up to 52 papers published by Gregg L. Semenza, one of the 2019 laureates for Physiology or Medicine, have been scrutinized for potential image manipulation. This article elaborates the case and talks about the implications going forward.

Prominent Chinese researcher faces allegations about image manipulation

Cao Xuetao, a senior researcher in China and president of Nankai University in Tianjin, is facing allegations of image manipulation in several papers he has authored.

130 Papers by a research institute under scanner for image manipulation

130 papers by Indian research institute have been flagged on PubPeer for possible image manipulation. According to reports, a three-member committee will investigate the papers in which image manipulation has been suspected and suitable disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of misconduct.