Open science and transparency are our strongest tools in the fight against fraudulent publishing activities
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Open Access
- 26 September 2025
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by Public Library of Science (PLoS) in PLOS Medicine
- Vol. 22 (9) , e1004774
Abstract
Systematic fraud threatens the integrity of science, with paper and review mills distorting the evidence base in medicine and global health. Data transparency—once seen mainly as a driver of discovery—must now be recognized as a frontline defense against misconduct. Only through open data and coordinated action can we safeguard trust in research and its impact on health.Keywords
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