期刊
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
卷 151, 期 -, 页码 1-17出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2022.07.006
关键词
Scientific misconduct; Esearch fraud; Fraudulent data; Publication ethics; Research ethics; Qualitative research
资金
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia [APP1139997]
This study explores indicators of research fraud and suggests the inclusion of early warning signs in a screening tool. Lack of accessible resources and education to identify problematic studies is a growing concern. A practical tool for early detection of research fraud would be beneficial for peer reviewers, editors, publishers, and systematic reviewers.
Objective: Fraudulent research exists but can be difficult to spot. Made-up studies and results can affect systematic reviews and clinical guidelines, causing harm through incorrect treatments and practices. Our aim was to explore indicators of research fraud that could be included in a screening tool to identify potentially problematic studies warranting a closer scrutiny. Study Design and Setting: We conducted a qualitative international interview study, purposively recruiting participants with experience and/or expertise in research integrity, systematic reviews, biomedical publishing, or whistle-blowing research fraud. We used a thematic analysis to identify major concepts and ideas. Results: We contacted 49 potential participants and interviewed 30 from 12 countries. Participants described research fraud as a growing concern, with a lack of widely accessible resources or education to assist in flagging problematic studies. They discussed early warning signs that could be contained in a screening tool for use either prepublication or postpublication. We did not speak to participants from indexing services, information software/analytics companies, or the public. Our suggested screening tools are empirically derived but are preliminary and not validated. Conclusion: A practical tool of early warning signs for research fraud would be useful for peer reviewers, editors, publishers, and systematic reviewers. (C) 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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