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Behind the brilliance of the scientific world that we value, there are dark stories that are sometimes hidden behind thick journals, heavy papers, and extraordinary discoveries.
We, as researchers and science enthusiasts, always believe that published research has gone through a series of rigorous testing, scrutiny, and selection.
However, as in many other domains, there are drawbacks in academia, one of which is a perhaps invisible but damaging practice known as “salami slicing.”
In the scientific world, salami slicing is a term that refers to the act of cutting research into small pieces that are then published as separate articles.
On the surface, this may seem like a productive effort to share the findings more widely. However, behind this practice there are often darker and often unethical motives.
Scientific Integrity: Challenges and Obstacles
It is important to remember that the scientific world is a competitive battlefield. Researchers often feel the need to publish as much as possible, with the goal of establishing their credibility and obtaining additional funding for their research efforts.
Meanwhile, research institutions can also put pressure on their researchers to increase productivity, especially in terms of publications. Some researchers may be tempted to utilize the practice of salami slicing to achieve their goals.
Let’s consider a simple example of the practice of salami slicing in a scientific publication:
A researcher conducted a study on the influence of factor X on disease Y. This research produced a number of significant data and findings. However, the researcher decided to publish his findings in several small articles as follows:
1. First article: Research on the influence of factor X on population group A.
2. Second article: Research on the influence of factor X on population group B.
3. Third article: Research on the influence of factor X on population group C.
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