Perceptions of plagiarism by biomedical researchers: an online survey in Europe and China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plagiarism is considered as serious research misconduct, together with data fabrication and falsification. However, little is known about biomedical researchers' views on plagiarism. Moreover, it has been argued - based on limited empirical evidence - that perceptions of plagiarism depend on cultural and other determinants. The authors explored, by means of an online survey among 46 reputable universities in Europe and China, how plagiarism is perceived by biomedical researchers in both regions.

Methods

We collected work e-mail addresses of biomedical researchers identified through the websites of 13 reputable universities in Europe and 33 reputable universities in China and invited them to participate in an online anonymous survey. Our questionnaire was designed

SUBMITTER: Yi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268401 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature