Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism

The fabrication, falsification, plagiarism or deception in proposing, carrying out or reporting results of... 

Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other practices that seriously deviate from those that are commonly accepted within the scientific community for proposing, conducting, or reporting research (42 CFR 50.102). 

In rare situations, a scientist may have evidence that published material contains falsification, fabrication, or plagiarism. It is the obligation of every scientist to report such cases immediately to the editor of the journal. Institutions receiving financial support from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation are required to have mechanisms in place to investigate such occurrences, and direct reporting to the appropriate institutional office may be more expedient. Accusations must be supported by fact, not suspicions, because academic misconduct is a serious matter with career-threatening implications. Unpleasant as this situation may be, it should not be ignored. 

Avoid scientific misconduct and expose it when encountered. AAPS uses the current federal definition of misconduct, 65 FR 76260-76264 Fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research or reporting research results. 

The Profession Chemists should remain current with developments in their field, share ideas and information, keep accurate and complete laboratory records, maintain integrity in all conduct and publications, and give due credit to the contributions of others. Conflicts of interest and scientific misconduct, such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, are incompatible with this Code. 

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