The investigation results of several online reflection papers suspected of fraud were announced.

　　Science and Technology Daily, Beijing, January 21st (Reporter Liu Yin) After nearly a year’s serious investigation and handling, on January 21st, the joint working mechanism of the Joint Conference on Scientific Research Integrity Construction issued the Notice on the Investigation and Handling of Papers Suspected of Falsification (hereinafter referred to as the Notice), which informed the investigation and handling of related papers suspected of fraud by Academician Cao Xuetao of Nankai University, Academician Pei Gang of Chinese Academy of Sciences, researcher Geng Meiyu of Shanghai Institute of Pharmacy of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Rao Yi of Capital Medical University and Professor Li Hongliang of Wuhan University.

　　It is reported that under the framework of the joint conference on scientific research integrity construction attended by 21 departments, the Ministry of Science and Technology, together with the Ministry of Education, the Health and Wellness Commission, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Engineering and the Natural Science Foundation of China, has established a joint working mechanism of division of labor and coordination, and seriously carried out investigation and handling according to the Rules for the Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Integrity Cases (Trial) and other relevant regulations. On the basis of unit investigation and department audit, a high-level review expert group set up by the joint working mechanism went to the field for inspection, listened to the statements and arguments of the parties, focused on discussion and formed a review conclusion, and finally, the joint working mechanism deliberated and formed a handling opinion.

　　After investigation, Cao Xuetao’s related papers were not found to be forged, plagiarized or plagiarized, but many papers were found to have misused pictures, which reflected that the laboratory management was not rigorous. After deliberation by the joint working mechanism, it was decided to cancel Cao Xuetao’s qualification to apply for the national science and technology plan project for one year, to cancel the qualification of science and technology activity evaluation expert supported by financial funds for one year, and to cancel the qualification to recruit graduate students for one year, and to instruct him to respond to the questioned papers and make corrections, and to make in-depth inspections on the existing problems. In informed criticism, the corresponding department of the Academy of Engineering.

　　No falsification was found in Li Hongliang’s related papers, but many papers were found to have misused pictures, which reflected that the experimental data was not handled strictly. After deliberation by the joint working mechanism, it was decided to cancel Li Hongliang’s qualification for applying for the national science and technology plan project for 2 years, cancel his qualification as an expert for evaluating scientific and technological activities supported by financial funds for 2 years, and cancel his qualification for enrolling graduate students for 2 years, and instruct him to make a profound examination of the existing problems.

　　Geng Meiyu’s related papers were not found to be fraudulent, but a small number of pictures were found to be misused. The joint working mechanism decided to criticize and educate them and remind them of scientific research integrity.

　　According to the Circular, no fraud was found in Pei Gang’s related papers, and no fraud was found in Rao Yi’s related papers applied for natural science fund projects.

　　This survey found that there are loopholes and deficiencies in data management, laboratory management and team management of relevant researchers, which revealed that they did not pay enough attention to the construction of scientific research style and study style, and the requirements were not strict.

　　"General Secretary of the Supreme Leader pointed out at the symposium of scientists that scientific achievements cannot be separated from spiritual support, and the spirit of scientists is a valuable spiritual wealth accumulated by scientific and technological workers in long-term scientific practice." The Circular emphasizes that the vast number of scientific researchers should inherit the fine tradition of the older generation of scientists in seeking truth and being pragmatic and rigorous in their studies, vigorously carry forward the spirit of scientists, shoulder the heavy responsibility of scientific and technological innovation endowed by history, cherish their academic reputation, strictly abide by the integrity of scientific research, maintain a fine style of study, overcome difficulties and bravely climb the peak, and make greater contributions to self-reliance and building a strong country in science and technology.

　　The Circular requires that universities, scientific research institutions, hospitals and enterprises engaged in scientific research should earnestly fulfill their main responsibilities, improve the management systems of results management, data collection and paper publication, strengthen the education and training of scientific researchers in their own units, strictly supervise and manage, promptly remind emerging problems, and seriously deal with academic misconduct.