Episode 42: Detecting Fraud in Science with dr. Elisabeth Bik
In this episode we interviewed dr. Elisabeth Bik about detecting fraud in scientific publications. She is an expert in detecting image tampering and has already found problems resulting in the retraction of over 900 articles.We talk with her about:The percentage of publications that have fraudulent imagesWhat steps to take if you find a fraudulent paperWhy do serial offenders keep committing fraudHow serious journals and institutions take this problemThe drawbacks of exposing fraudHow you can be more informed when reading papersFollow Elisabeth on Twitter @MicrobiomDigestIf you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or papers we really need to read, you can reach out to us via our website: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/Would you like to know more about becoming a guest on our podcast or sponsoring us? Then please check out the information on our website!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy