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| − | |Is About=This case | + | |Is About=This is a factual case that describes the retraction of a geology paper due to plagiarism. Although the authors described the methods that were used to obtain their data, most of the data that is presented in the paper comes from (the authors of) a previously published paper. One of the corresponding authors has commented that the researchers have performed the experiments, but the results and images of others were used for the publication. |
| + | |Important Because=A scientific publication should always contain one’s own original work, unless clearly stated otherwise. If this is not the case, it would be very difficult to distinguish work that is deliberately plagiarized from original work. Plagiarism allows individuals to claim reward for the work of the original authors. Therefore, these practices should be punished and penalized. | ||
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|Has Location=China | |Has Location=China | ||
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Geology Paper Has a Rocky Road is Now Retracted
What is this about?
This is a factual case that describes the retraction of a geology paper due to plagiarism. Although the authors described the methods that were used to obtain their data, most of the data that is presented in the paper comes from (the authors of) a previously published paper. One of the corresponding authors has commented that the researchers have performed the experiments, but the results and images of others were used for the publication.
Why is this important?
A scientific publication should always contain one’s own original work, unless clearly stated otherwise. If this is not the case, it would be very difficult to distinguish work that is deliberately plagiarized from original work. Plagiarism allows individuals to claim reward for the work of the original authors. Therefore, these practices should be punished and penalized.
