Research Ethics: Zero Tolerance

What is this about?

The paper presents the case of Zhejiang University in China where plagiarism, fabrication and falsification was discovered by the new president who is now educating about scientific integrity in China. This is a factual case.

Why is this important?

There are no comprehensive statistics on the extent of research misconduct in China — and few ministries, agencies or universities make cases public. Surveys and anecdotal evidence, however, reveal a deep-rooted problem, and suggest that students are learning unethical behaviour alongside their science.