The Reality and Necessity of Academic Journal Editors to Guard against Academic Misconduct
The issue of scientific research integrity is the life of science.Academic journals are the last line of defense against scientific research misconduct,and they should assume the corresponding responsibilities.From the editorial point of view,the arti-cle proposes that improper detection methods,low frequency and quality of detection,failure to carry out in-depth research and comparison and unavoidable interpersonal factors are the causes of academic misconduct literature.Thus,it is proposed that the ed-itors of academic journals should prevent and control academic misconduct by focusing on the details of their work,improving the frequency and quality of detection,correctly distinguishing the authors'withdrawal behavior,and strengthening the editors'own val-ue system construction.At the same time,the editorial department of journals should carry out a series of top-level design:do a good job of open science program,cultivate an atmosphere of integrity;assume the responsibility of"shared responsibility"and es-tablish an editorial apology system;strengthen editorial cognitive awareness and improve editorial professional ability,so as to make due contribution to the defense of academic integrity and purification of the academic ecological environment.Through this study,we hope to provide reference for the editors of academic journals to prevent and control academic misbehavior,and make joint ef-forts to create a good scientific research integrity ecology.
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