A 'gigantic hoax': the incredible story of the university professor who invented a 'false Nobel' to claim it for himself
A university professor in France is accused of fabricating a prestigious academic award and falsely obtaining recognition for it.
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: The Problem Lies Not in the Abundance of Fraud but in a Much More Important Issue
This article discusses the ethical and educational dilemmas posed by the rise of artificial intelligence tools in universities, which are transforming academic life beyond just concerns about cheating.
Scientific Practice: A Spam Filter for Research
The article discusses the prevalence of 'paper mills' that sell fake studies to researchers aiming to inflate their publication records in order to gain prestige and funding in academia.
Former Ito Mayor Takubo's Home Searched by Shizuoka Police, Sources Reveal
Former Mayor of Ito, Maki Takubo, is under investigation for alleged election law violations related to a false academic record, leading to a police search of her residence.