Zombie Papers: A Threat to Science

Zombies are the walking dead. In scientific literature, the Zombie Papers continue to exist and do not die even after the retraction which in itself is a slow process, inconsistent, and inadequate. The top-level evidence and practice guidelines based upon systematic review and meta-analysis get cont...

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Published in:	Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences Vol. 5; no. 2
Main Authors:	Jenifei Shah, Jesifei Shah, Dharma Subedi, Prabodh Regmi, Muna Mharjan Thapa, Niresh Thapa, Jay N Shah
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Karnali Academy of Health Sciences 01-08-2022
Subjects:	Zombies
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Summary:	Zombies are the walking dead. In scientific literature, the Zombie Papers continue to exist and do not die even after the retraction which in itself is a slow process, inconsistent, and inadequate. The top-level evidence and practice guidelines based upon systematic review and meta-analysis get contaminated by the false data from paper mills and Zombie Papers. Science relies on trust. The research and publication of evidence must be ethical and trustworthy. The research publication is a transnational process. It requires the collaboration of stakeholders including readers, editors, institutions, and society beyond the national boundaries. Awareness of Zombie Papers and misconduct is necessary to maintain the integrity of science.
ISSN:	2616-0064 2676-1327