Prevalence of questionable research practices: A survey among academic researchers in Cypriot and Greek institutions, Registered Report Stage 1

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Research misconduct and questionable research practices (QRP) have never been studied among academic researchers in Cypriot and Greek institutions. A national survey on QRP has been conducted in the Netherlands, indicating a high prevalence of QRP and a relationship with publication pressure. We administered a similar survey among Greek and Cypriot universities (XXX respondents) and found that the prevalence of fabrication was XXX % and of falsification XXX%. Prevalence of QRPs ranged from XXX% to XXX% with XX% of respondents engaging frequently in at least one QRP. Being a PhD candidate or junior researcher increased the odds of frequently engaging in at least one QRP, as did being male. Scientific norm subscription (odds ratio (OR) XX) and perceived likelihood of detection by reviewers (XX) were associated with engaging in less research misconduct. Publication pressure was associated with more often engaging in one or more QRPs frequently (XX).