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Area of Science:

  • Scientific publishing
  • Academic integrity
  • Research ethics

Background:

  • Paper mills pose a significant threat to scientific integrity.
  • They engage in the commercialization and corruption of scientific assets like authorship and data.
  • This has led to a culture of unfair publication practices and retractions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the threat of paper mills in scientific publishing.
  • To propose solutions for combating academic criminality associated with paper mills.
  • To highlight the need for transparency and accountability in research publication.

Main Methods:

  • The study identifies paper mills as a major threat to scientific integrity.
  • It discusses the role of paper mills in corrupting scientific assets and publication practices.
  • It proposes the creation of a public database and blacklist.

Main Results:

  • Paper mills are deeply entrenched, corrupting authorship, data, and editorial processes.
  • Journal retractions demonstrate the impact of paper mill interference.
  • A public database and blacklist of paper mills and authors are suggested.

Conclusions:

  • A public database and blacklist of paper mills and their associated authors are necessary.
  • Such a system would help combat academic criminality and restore scientific integrity.
  • Practical, legal, and ethical challenges to implementation must be addressed.