concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: scientific misconduct

professional misconduct
type: Concept
narrower: scientific misconduct

scientific misconduct
type: Concept
broader: professional misconduct
definition: illegal or unethical research or publication practices during the performance of scientific research. Scientific misconduct includes the fabrication or falsification of data, plagiarism, and the falsification of credentials by those who apply for scientific positions. [Source: The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice; Scientific Misconduct]