Unveiling the Dark Network Poisoning Science's Core
A recent analysis reveals how organised scientific fraud is increasing, undermining the credibility of science. Researchers identified networks using brokers, paper mills, and compromised journals to publish fraudulent papers. These schemes complicate quality control, risking the integrity of scientific literature and the future of AI-driven research.
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In a groundbreaking analysis, researchers have exposed a growing menace in the scientific community—organised scientific fraud. According to the study, malicious networks are undermining the credibility of legitimate research at an alarming rate by using fabricated studies and compromised journals.
The findings, detailed in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlight the intricate web of 'paper mills,' brokers, and publications that sidestep quality-control measures. These schemes, often involving mass publication of fraudulent papers, are leaving scientific integrity at risk, researchers assert.
Experts stress the urgency of combating this trend to safeguard scientific literature, cautioning against the further infiltration of artificial intelligence into this already unstable system. If not addressed promptly, the scientists warn, the repercussions could become irreversible, severely damaging future academic and technological developments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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