Misconduct? It's all academic...

Article Abstract:

Research ethicists and university misconduct officers claim that academia's mishandling of scientific misconduct is often capricious and incomplete. It is believed that legal suits, strain and bad press of misconduct investigations are responsible for ignoring misconduct allegations by many universities.

Legal issues & crime, Public affairs, Ethics, Company legal issue, Investigations, Ethical aspects, Research ethics, Professional misconduct, Academia

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Database in peril

Article Abstract:

Operator and funders report that lack of stable funding from agencies would lead researchers to lose access to information vital to their work. On the other hand, agencies want to fund innovative and hypothesis-driven initiatives, rather than ongoing infrastructure projects.

Financial management, Life Sciences, Finance, Company systems management, Information management, Databases, Company financing, Database, CD-ROM catalog, CD-ROM database

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As one door closes..

Article Abstract:

Immigration controls introduced in the United States under the 'war on terror' are restricting the flow of foreign researchers into the United States. The increased awareness about the value of researchers in other countries is also a reason for less immigration.

International Affairs, Immigration & Emigration, Safety and security measures, Emigration and immigration

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