Research Problems at Australian University Hit the News
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Research Problems at Australian University Hit the News
What is this about?
This is a factual case about the University of Queensland, Australia, where a paper has been retracted after the authors discovered that data was missing, and alleged “undeclared conflicts of interest” in at least three other papers were investigated.
Why is this important?
This was not the first time the university had been in the news regarding allegations of research misconduct, and demonstrates the importance of remaining critical and maintaining transparency and accountability in order to handle actual and alleged research misconduct. More specifically, this case highlights the importance of good data management and code version control, as well as clarity and transparency with regards to affiliations and potential conflicts of interest.
