References & Sources

Ferreting out fraud: The Nordic track

Nordic agencies investigating science-misconduct charges found few instances of fraud but several cases of questionable research practices.

References:

Horton, R. 1999. Scientific misconduct: Exaggerated fear but still real and requiring a proportionate response. Lancet 354(July 3):7.

Nylenna, M., et al. 1999. Handling of scientific dishonesty in the Nordic countries. Lancet 354(July 3):57.

Sources:

Richard Horton
The Lancet
London WC1B 3SL
United Kingdom

Magne Nylenna
Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association
P.O. Box 1152 Sentrum
N-0107 Oslo
Norway

From Science News, Vol. 156, No. 5, July 31, 1999, p. 79. Copyright © 1999, Science Service.