Allegation of Research Misconducts
Allegations of misconduct in academic research represent violations of the fundamental principles of scientific ethics and integrity. These violations can be categorized based on their causes, methods of resolution, and the recognition of publication rights, as outlined below:
1. Causes of Alleged Research Misconduct
- Excessive use of AI without proper disclosure, which compromises the originality and authorship of the manuscript.
- Plagiarism, including direct copying, paraphrasing without proper citation, or using others’ ideas without appropriate acknowledgment.
- Lack of a clear and accurate methodology, making the research impossible to replicate or validate.
- Data falsification or fabrication, such as manipulating results to fit predetermined hypotheses.
- Misrepresentation of authorship, including the inclusion of fictitious authors or failure to accurately reflect individual contributions.
2. Methods for Resolving Alleged Misconduct
- Revision and proper paraphrasing for minor violations, such as incomplete or incorrect citations.
- Explicit declaration of AI usage, either in the methodology section or in the author’s note.
- Retraction of publication rights in cases involving serious plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication.
- Review by an ethics committee or editorial board to determine appropriate sanctions or request clarifications.
- Temporary suspension of publication privileges, including account freezing or administrative restrictions on the author.
3. Acknowledgement of Publication Rights
✅ Publication rights are granted only to works that:
- Are original and free from plagiarism.
- Include a clear, replicable, and verified methodology.
- Properly cite all sources, including a declaration of AI or technological assistance.
- Adhere to publication ethics, including clear authorship attribution and transparent data reporting.
Authors bear full responsibility for the integrity of their manuscripts.