The Persistence of Fraud in the Literature: The Darsee Case.

Kochan, Carol Ann; Budd, John M.

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ERIC Number: EJ450354

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Persistence of Fraud in the Literature: The Darsee Case.

Kochan, Carol Ann; Budd, John M.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v43 n7 p488-93 Aug 1992

Discusses the problem of fraud in scientific research and provides background on the medical research fraud case of John Darsee in 1981. Results of analysis of citations to Darsee's publications are reported, indicating that his work continues to be cited positively; and the dangers of fraudulent research are considered. (28 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Citation Analysis, Citations (References), Fraud, Medical Research, Research Problems, Scientific Research, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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