Violation of publication ethics by Rajdeep

Certainly! Violation of publication ethics is a critical issue within academic and scientific communities, encompassing various forms of misconduct that can undermine the integrity and reliability of research. This comprehensive exploration will delve into different types of publication ethics violations, their consequences, and measures to prevent such breaches.

### Introduction

Publication ethics forms the foundation of scholarly integrity, ensuring that research is conducted and disseminated in a transparent, honest, and responsible manner. Violations of these ethics not only damage individual reputations but also erode trust in the scientific enterprise as a whole. This essay aims to explore the various dimensions of publication ethics violations, highlighting their impact on research integrity and suggesting strategies for prevention.

### Types of Publication Ethics Violations

#### 1. Plagiarism

Plagiarism involves using someone else's ideas, words, or work without proper acknowledgment. It can range from direct copying to paraphrasing without citation. Plagiarism undermines academic honesty and misrepresents the originality of research contributions.

#### 2. Fabrication and Falsification

Fabrication refers to inventing data or results that do not exist, while falsification involves manipulating research data or methods to achieve desired outcomes. Both practices distort the truth and compromise the reliability of research findings.

#### 3. Duplicate Publication

Publishing the same research findings in multiple journals without disclosure is considered duplicate publication. This practice misleads readers and wastes valuable resources by inflating the perceived impact of research.

#### 4. Authorship Issues

Issues related to authorship include ghost authorship (where someone who contributed significantly is not listed) and guest authorship (where someone who did not contribute significantly is listed). Proper attribution of authorship is crucial for accountability and recognition.

#### 5. Conflict of Interest

Conflicts of interest arise when financial or personal considerations could unduly influence research conduct or reporting. Failure to disclose such conflicts can compromise the objectivity and credibility of research.

### Consequences of Publication Ethics Violations

#### 1. Damage to Academic Integrity

Violations erode trust in researchers, institutions, and the scholarly publishing process. They undermine the credibility of scientific findings and hinder the advancement of knowledge.

#### 2. Legal and Professional Repercussions

Depending on the severity and context, publication ethics violations can lead to legal consequences, such as lawsuits for copyright infringement or fraud. Professionally, researchers may face sanctions such as retraction of papers, funding withdrawal, or even dismissal from academic positions.

#### 3. Wasted Resources

Duplicate publication and research misconduct waste valuable resources, in

1. VIOLATION OF PUBLICATION ETHICS, AUTHORSHIP, AND CONTRIBUTORSHIP. Presented By: Rajdeep Dey Assam University | 2024 Registration No.: 20230001032 of 2023-2024

2. In academics, scientific journals are publications done for the further advancement of science, generally by reporting research work. The publications allow researchers to keep updated with the development of their research. Publication of articles is a kind of documentation and journals are one of the most powerful tools for documentation. Assam University | 2024 INTRODUCTION 1

3. TYPES OF SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS Assam University | 2024 Research paper Supplemental articles Video papers Concept Paper Research notes Review articles Newspapers Position paper Articles Data papers Trade Journals Case report 2

4. IMPORTANCE OF PUBLICATION Assam University | 2024 3 ESTABLISH A RECORD OF CONTRIBUTION MOTIVATE THE SCIENTISTS TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO ONE ANOTHER PROVIDE INTELLECTUAL CREDIT FOR INNOVATIVE CLAIMS CREATES A SPIRIT OF COMPETITION AMONG THE RESEARCHERS IT ALSO ENDOWS THE WRITERS WITH MEASURE OF PRESTIGE CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT TO BE PROMOTED OR GAIN TENURE JOB AWARDS CAN BE ACHIEVED LIKE JOB PROSPECTS, CASH PRIZE ETC. SCOPE FOR MANY SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS WITH HIGH AUTHORITIES CREATE A SCOPE FOR FINANCE FOR THE AUTHOR EASY ONLINE ACCESS IS AVAILABLE FOR THE WORK PUBLISHED ENHANCES THE VISIBILITY AND PRESENCE OF AUTHOR DUE TO FREQUENT CITATIONS IMPROVES THE WRITING SKILL OF THE AUTHOR

5. Assam University | 2024 STEPS FOR PUBLICATION 4 AUTHOR WRITES MANUSCRIPT AND SUBMITS TO PUBLISHING HOUSE PUBLICATION PROCESS BEGINS PEER REVIEW PHASE MANUSCRIPT IS REVIEWED IN ROUNDS THE MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTED AFTER PEER REVIEW TYPE SETTING COPY EDITING PRODUCTION PHASE MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTED AFTER REPEAT PEER REVIEW ROUND REPEAT REVIEW ROUNDS UNTIL ACCEPTED AUTHOR MODIFIES MANUSCRIPT BASED ON REVIEWER COMMENTS PUBLICATION PROCESS COMPLETE CAMERA-READY COPY FOR PRINTING PRINTING AND ONLINE PUBLICATION INCLUSION IN SPECIFIC ISSUE OF JOURNAL

6. PUBLICATION ETHICS & ITS VOILATIONS 1 2 3 Publication ethics are a set of standards that need to be obeyed by the writer while translating this work into a manuscript to ensure high-quality scientific publications. Duplicate/multiple submissions, plagiarisms , gift authorship , fake affiliation , pressured authorship, ghost authorship , salami publication , and fraud. Violation of publication ethics corrodes the integrity of science , millions of rupees invested in the project are lost directly. Assam University | 2024 5

7. Assam University | 2024 6 VIOLATION OF PUBLICATION ETHICS REDUNDANT / DUPLICATE PUBLICATION Multiple submissions PLAGIARISM SALAMI SLICING GUEST OR GIFT AUTHOR DATA MANIPULATION

8. ETHICS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS & THEIR ROLE: The organizations involved are: International committee of medical journal editors (ICMJE). World association of medical editors (WAME). Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Assam University | 2024 Give recommendations & develop guidelines to assist authors, editors, and reviewers. The aim is to create & disseminate accurate, clear, reproducible, unbiased research papers. 7

9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORSHIP DO NOT FABRICATE OR MANIPULATE THE DATA. Assam University | 2024 GOOD RECORD KEEPING AVOID PLAGIARISM & GIVE PROPER ACKNOWLEDGMENT INTEGRITY AND HONESTY 8 RESPECT FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS T RANSPARENCY COPY RIGHT AGREEMENTS AVOID GIFT OR GUEST AUTHORSHIP

10. CONTRIBUTOR SHIP Assam University | 2024 A person who has helped only in some part of the work can’t be listed as an author but their contributions must be mentioned in acknowledgements of the articles. As per ICMJE, acknowledgment should be provided for writing, assistance, editing, and proofreading. 9

11. Assam University | 2024 10 CONCLUSION KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD PUBLICATION TRAINING MUST BE IMPLEMENT AMONG THE RESEARCH INSTITUTES TO AVOID THE UNETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE PUBLICATIONS OF THE RESEARCH. EACH INSTITUTE MUST FOLLOW THE ICMJE RULES FOR PUBLISHING AND WRITING THEIR OWN PAPER WHO ARE INTO RESEARCH. UNETHICAL ACTIVITIES MUST BE STRICTLY DISCOURAGED FOR THE AUTHORS FOR SUITABLE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE.

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