Fraud/Research Misconduct

Research misconduct is defined as “fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results”. The SJMS abides to allegations of misconduct. Investigation into research misconduct is under the purview of the employing institution, often in coordination with the appropriate funding agency. The SJMS is committed to cooperating with investigations and abides by official institutional or governmental rulings with regards to publications affected by research misconduct.