Letters
Research misconduct
The emperor is marching around buck naked
BMJ 2012; 344 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e541 (Published 24 January 2012) Cite this as: BMJ 2012;344:e541
- John H Noble Jr, emeritus professor1
- 1SUNY/Buffalo, 508 Rio Grande Loop, Georgetown, TX, USA
- jhnoble{at}verizon.net
Godlee’s report of widespread research misconduct is disturbing and, I believe, generalises to the US.1 2 It’s not just the fact that it is happening, but that it reflects a culture within which new researchers are socialised. Previous research indicates the motivators for dishonesty include …
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