Past and present of misconduct in scientific publications in Peru
Pasado y presente de la mala conducta en las publicaciones científicas en salud
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https://doi.org/10.22258/hgh.2023.72.156Abstract
Scientific misconduct is a recurrent problem. The actions of academic institutions and the maturity of researchers may serve as antidotes to dishonest practices. Time and training are essential, as they strengthen integrity at the personal, teaching, and research levels.Downloads
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