Trick or treat?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The purpose of this article is to draw attention to current transgressions in scientific writing and to promote commitment to ethical standards and good science. All participants of any research project, particularly under interdiciplinary team approach, should n...

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Main Authors: Meyer Ulrich, Stamm Thomas, Cehreli Zafer, Cehreli Murat, Wiesmann Hans-Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/3/1/22
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>The purpose of this article is to draw attention to current transgressions in scientific writing and to promote commitment to ethical standards and good science. All participants of any research project, particularly under interdiciplinary team approach, should not only play an active role on the management and carrying out of their study but also ensure that their study is not fraudulent. Manuscript fabrication, data and/or figure manupilation, piracy (plagiarism), sloppy research, and transgressions in authorship are reasons for loss of scientific value and records, retraction of articles, and application of a variety of sanctions.</p>
ISSN:1746-160X