Philosopher Earns 14th Retraction for Plagiarism

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Philosopher Earns 14th Retraction for Plagiarism

What is this about?

This case is about a philosophy professor at the University of Leuven, who had 14 retractions[1]. One of the plagiarised articles was spotted by another researcher from the same research area who then notified the journal on this issue. In 2010 an investigation conducted at the University of Leuven found that philosophy professor has indeed committed plagiarism. Upon the inquiry K.U. Leuven notified the journal editors about the results of the investigation and stated that plagiarised work is no longer considered as the scientific output of the university as well as that professor has resigned.

Why is this important?

This case shows an example of how the research organisations could address research misconduct cases and how journals address these cases.

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Who

• Retraction Watch

When

• 2010

Where

• Belgium
• University of Leuven

Virtues & Values

• Honesty
• Accountability

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Plagiarism
• Springer Retractions
• Wiley Retractions

Research Area

• Philosophy, ethics and religion