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Landmark research integrity survey finds questionable practices are surprisingly common

More than half of Dutch scientists regularly engage in questionable research practices, such as hiding flaws in their research design or selectively citing literature, according to a new study.

And one in 12 admitted to committing a more serious form of research misconduct within the past 3 years: the fabrication or falsification of research results.