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    Publication retractions from India have skyrocketed since 2022

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    Academic Misconduct

    Current Scenario of Academic Misconduct in India

    • India ranks second in retracted research papers since 2022, with a notable increase in both the number and percentage of retractions.
    • UGC guidelines are inadequate, offering minimal penalties and lacking comprehensive coverage of data manipulation.
    • The absence of a central Research Integrity Office in India results in conflicts of interest within institutions.

    Challenges of Technology in Misconduct

    • The use of paraphrasing software and gen AI leads to plagiarism and data manipulation.
    • Detection tools for plagiarism and image manipulation exist but are not foolproof.

    Institutional and Systemic Issues

    • NIRF's focus on research output metrics contributes to academic misconduct, overshadowing quality education.
    • Lack of transparency in penalties for academic misconduct undermines their effectiveness.
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