September 28, 2025Open Access

Open science and transparency are our strongest tools in the fight against fraudulent publishing activities

Key Points

Data transparency serves as a crucial defense against fraudulent activities in scientific publishing.
Research integrity is jeopardized by paper mills and review mills, affecting evidence in global health.
Coordinated action is vital for safeguarding trust in research through open science initiatives.
Recognizing data transparency as a frontline defense may enhance the credibility and impact of research.

Abstract

Systematic fraud threatens the integrity of science, with paper and review mills distorting the evidence base in medicine and global health. Data transparency—once seen mainly as a driver of discovery—must now be recognized as a frontline defense against misconduct. Only through open data and coordinated action can we safeguard trust in research and its impact on health.

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Lumbard et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/68d8f313d88e2624dc4c570b — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1004774

Authors

Helen Lumbard

Daniel Routledge

Journals

PLoS Medicine

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Public Library of Science

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Open science and transparency are our strongest tools in the fight against fraudulent publishing activities

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Cite this study

Authors

Journals

Actions

Institutions

References and Citations

Citation Network

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