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scientific misconduct  

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  • 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]

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