This 4th update of my preprint Academic novels on research integrity contains descriptions of 5 additional novels. lnkd.in/eSFQHhhVPlease let me know about novels on research integrity I should consider to add.

The excellent thought-provoking Steneck-Mayer keynote lecture by Robbert Dijkgraaf during the 9th World Conferenece on Research Integrity is now freely available at: vimeo.com/showcase/12263061?… All 14 2026 9th WCRI videos available at: vimeo.com/showcase/12263061

"Is the scientific literature a database or a library?" Interesting 'food for thought' and recommended reading. bit.ly/3OIhcwe

On 24 April 13:45 Charlotte Rulkens will defend her PhD thesis that contains an example of replication study in Art History. Download thesis: bit.ly/3QOyA32 Information on thesis defence and stream link: bit.ly/4clQz9H

Practical guidance for prompt engineering for use of ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot in medicine and medical research, emphasizing the need for careful fact-checking and expert review. bit.ly/488exCPbit.ly/488exCP

We made a 9-item classification for "citation iregularities" that undermine the fairness and reliability of scholarly communication from the many different terms we found in the literature. bit.ly/4v9wL0F

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video) youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw?si=hZWa… via @YouTube

Recommended reading for all who care about universities and their role in society. Yesterday Iris Lechner defended her PhD thesis on the epistemic responsibilities of universities. PhD thesis: bit.ly/45EDkNz @WCRIFoundation

Put pressure on publishers to follow best practice — external regulation is the answer nature.com/articles/d41586-0… @WCRIFoundation @RetractionWatch

Substantial room for improvement in Open Methods of research on research integrity: ....'the prevalence of registration among presenters of empirical research did not increase across the three WCRIs, and was on average 28%.' bit.ly/47YJrfI