The Swedish Research Council's Definition of 'Scientific Misconduct': A Critique.
There is no consensus over the proper definition of 'scientific misconduct.' There are differences in opinion not only between countries but also between research institutions in the same country. This is unfortunate. Without a widely accepted definition it is difficult for scientists to adjust to n...
| Publicado en: | Science & Engineering Ethics Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 115 - 127 |
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Feb2015
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