On September 22, the National Natural Science Foundation of China announced the "Decision on Handling Misconduct Cases Investigated and Dealed in 2022 (Second Batch)", a total of 12 decisions on Handling Misconduct Cases. It involves 12 scholars from 12 universities and institutions including the Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Wuhan University , Sun Yat-sen University and other double first-class universities. Among them, 11 scholars have problems such as writing and submitting on behalf of others, tampering with author sorting, stealing other people's fund project numbers, plagiarism, duplicate publication, data tampering/falsification, and using other people's signatures without consent. They are punished by canceling the application (and participating in) the National Natural Science Foundation project qualification for 3-5 years, revoking approved projects, recovering funds, and reporting criticism. Recovered more than one million funds.
There is also a university student in the electronics science department who was disqualified for 5 years for violating the evasion requirements of the review expert.
It is worth noting that among the 12 scholars who were notified, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wu Hezhen is the dean of Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine School of Pharmacy , and is an expert in State Council’s special government allowance . University of Electronic Science and Technology Xu Liwei, professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology and dean of the School of Mathematics.
Decision on handling cases of misconduct investigated and dealt with in 2022 (second batch)
National Natural Science Foundation of China resolutely implements the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and General Office of the State Council "H Several Opinions on Further Strengthening the Construction of Scientific Research Integrity " "H Opinions on Further Promoting the Spirit of Scientists and Strengthening the Construction of Work Style and Academic Style ", continue to carry out in-depth construction of scientific research integrity, and seriously investigate and punish scientific research misconduct involving the National Natural Science Foundation. The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China conducts investigation, verification and comprehensive analysis of scientific research integrity cases accepted, and puts forward handling suggestions in accordance with the " National Natural Science Foundation Regulations ", "The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China's Supervision Committee on Handling Misconduct in Science Funding (Trial)", "The Measures for Investigation and Handling Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation Project " and other laws and regulations. After deliberation, the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China decided to deal with the relevant parties involved. 12 of the handling decisions (online release version) that were criticized will be announced.
Decision on the handling of repeated publications, data tampering with others and using other people's signatures without consent and false information in the project application materials
National Science Foundation Supervision Office [2022] No. 73
National Natural Science Foundation Supervision Committee Supervision Committee on the paper "Yongyong Tang, Runsheng Yin, Ruizhong Hu, Guangyi Sun, Zhichao Zou, Ting Zhou, Xianwu Bi*. Mercury isotope constraints on the sources of metals in the Baiyangping Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn polymetallic deposits, SW China. Mineralium Deposita, 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s00126-021-01070-3." (Note Fund No. 91955209, 41973047, U1812402, 41703047) An investigation was carried out on suspicion of academic misconduct.
After investigation by the supporting unit, the above paper has problems such as repeated publication, data tampering and use of other people's signatures without consent. The first author Tang Yongyong is mainly responsible for the above issues. In addition, Tang Yongyong included the paper involved in his application defense PPT for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Approval No. 92162107), and should also be responsible for the objective results of false information in the application materials.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Comprehensive Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to revoke the Tang Yongyong National Natural Science Foundation project "Using in situ analysis of sulfur isotope micro-zone in Yunnan Jinding Deposit paste and lead-zinc ore formation in Yunnan Jinding Deposit The relationship between "the basin base" (approval number 41703047), "the restriction of the basin base on Pb-Zn polymetallic formation in Lanping and Changdu Basin" (approval number 41973047), "The relationship between the super-abnormal enrichment of dilute elements in medium and low temperature hydrothermal deposits and the cause of organic matter - taking Yunnan Jinding Lead-Zinc Mine as an example" (approval number 92162107), recovering the allocated funds for the above three projects, canceling the application and participation qualification for Tang Yongyong National Natural Science Foundation project for 3 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025), and giving Tang Yongyong a notice of criticism.
Other responsible persons will handle it separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on the handling of issues such as forgery, tampering with pictures,
and duplicate publication for papers published by Zhang Yiping and others
National Science Foundation of China Supervision Office [2022] No. 75
National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee investigated the papers published by Jiujiang College Zhang Yiping and others for suspected academic misconduct. The papers involved are as follows:
Paper 1: Yiping Zhang*, Xufeng Zhou, Changchang Yin, Yahua Wu, Lili Wang. Overexpression of ERβ inhibits the proliferation through regulatory TNG-β signaling pathway in osteosarcoma. Pathol. Res. Pract., 2019, 215(10): 152568. (Note Fund No. 81360364)
Paper 2: Yiping Zhang*, Benyi Yi, Xufeng Zhou, Yahua Wu, Lili Wang. Overexpression of ERβ participates in the progression of liver cancer via inhibiting the notch signaling pathway. OncoTargets Therapy, 2019, 12: 8715-8724. (Note Fund No. 81360364)
Paper 3: Yiping Zhang*, Changchang Yin, Xufeng Zhou, Yahua Wu, Lili Wang. Silencing of estrogen receptor beta promotes the invasion and migration of osteosarcoma cells through activation Wnt signaling pathway. OncoTargets Therapy, 2019, 12: 6779-6788. (Note Fund No. 81360364)
Paper 4: Yiping Zhang*, Yahua Wu, Xufeng Zhou, Benyi Yi, Lili Wang. Estrogen receptor beta inhibits the proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis of gastric cancer cells through inhibiting nuclear factor-kappa B signaling. OncoTargets Therapy, 2019, 12: 9153-9164. (Note Fund Number 81360364)
After investigation, the above four papers had problems such as forgery, tampering, and repeated publication. Zhang Yiping, the first and corresponding author of , was responsible for the above issues.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the 5th Supervisory Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to revoke the Zhang Yiping National Natural Science Foundation project "Research on the Anti-tumor Effect and Mechanism of Licorice Coordination of Estrogen Beta Isomers in Liver Cancer Hypoxia Microenvironment " (Approval No. 81360364), recover the allocated funds, cancel the application and participation qualification of Zhang Yiping's National Natural Science Foundation project for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027), and give Zhang Yiping a notice of criticism.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 MicroRNA-146a/Notch2 Signaling Regulating IL-6 in Graves Ophthalmopathy. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 2017, 41(4):1285-1297.” Investigation was carried out on suspicion of academic misconduct.
After investigation, the paper has problems such as data fraud and the use of other people's signatures without consent, and the first author Wang Ning is mainly responsible. In addition, Wang Ning included the paper in his application form of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Approval No. 82070971) and should be responsible for the objective results of false information in the application form; Wang Ning made up the process of the paper formation and the author's contribution during the investigation, and should also be responsible for the failure to truthfully explain the relevant situation.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to revoke the Wangning National Natural Science Foundation project "Research on the Mechanism of TRIM25 Ubiquitination UCP2 to Regulate SIRT3 in DI RETITOLOGY oxidative stress " (approval number 82070971), recover the allocated funds, cancel the Wangning National Natural Science Foundation application and participation application qualification for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027), and give Wang Ning a notice of criticism.
Other responsible persons will handle it separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
http://www.synde.com/ Temperature measurement system design based on magnetic coil and SAW resonator. Piezoelectric and Sound Optical, 2021, 43(2), 165-169.” (marked fund number 61702008) conducted an investigation on suspected academic misconduct.
After investigation by the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as misappropriating other people's fund project number and using other people's signatures without consent. The first author Liu Xiaoqun is responsible for the above issues. In addition, during the investigation, Liu Xiaoqun forged signatures from others to issue supporting documents, defrauded others to issue project marking authorization letters and tampered with them, and should also be responsible for forging evidence materials and interfering with investigations.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to Article 47, Article 43, Article 1, 6, Article 36, and 1, and 3 of the "Regulations on Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation Project" for 5 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027) and give Liu Xiaoqun a notice of criticism.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on the handling of problems such as data fraud and improper image operation on papers published by Wu Hezhen and others
National Science Foundation of China 〔2022〕83
Hang, China 2022〕Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 'Zongchao Hong, Peili Tang, Bo Liu, Chongwang Ran, Chong Yuan, Ying Zhang, Yi Lu, Xueyun Duan*, Yanfang Yang*, Hezhen Wu*. Ferroptosis-related Genes for Overall Survival Prediction in Patients with Colorectal Cancer can be Inhibited by Gallic acid. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 2021,17(4): 942-956." (Note Fund No. 31570343) An investigation was conducted on suspicion of academic misconduct.
After investigation, the paper had problems such as data fraud and improper image operation, and the corresponding author Wu Hezhen was mainly responsible.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Supervisory Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to cancel Wu Hezhen's application and participation qualification for the National Natural Science Foundation of China for 3 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025) in accordance with Article 47 and Article 40 of the "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China" and criticize Wu Hezhen for three years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025).
Other responsible persons will handle it separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on the handling of problems such as forgery of experimental data on papers published by Huang Shuaihao and others
National Science Foundation of China 8
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Hong Kong Supervisory Office [2022] No. 85
Hong Kong Supervisory Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China
Huang Shuaihao (at the time, he was a graduate student of Southern Medical University , and now works at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital) and other papers published by "Shuaihao Huang, Anmin Jin*. ZIC2 Promotes viability and invasion of human osteosarcoma cells by suppressing SHIP2 expression and activating PI3K/AKT pathways. J. Cell Biochem., 2018, 119(2):2248-2257." (Note Fund No. 81470121) An investigation was carried out on suspicion of academic misconduct.After investigation by the supporting unit, the paper has problems with forging experimental data, and the first author Huang Shuaihao is mainly responsible.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to Articles 47 and 40 of the "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China" to cancel the application and participation qualification of Huang Shuaihao for 3 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025) and give Huang Shuaihao a notice of criticism.
will handle other responsible persons separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on the handling of plagiarism and other issues on papers published by Cao Qianqian and others
National Science Foundation of China 8
National Science Foundation of China 8
Hanshen’s Supervisory Committee’s Supervision Committee for the papers published by Cao Qianqian and others at Wuhan University “Xi-Xi Cao#, Yu-Hong Li#, Qian-Lin Ye, Xuan Hu, Tian-Feng Wang, Ming-Wen Fan*.Self-assembling antisies mucosal vaccine containing ferritin cage nanostructure and glucan-binding region of S. mutans glucosyltransferase effectively prevents caries formation in rodents. Human Vaccines Immunotherapeutics, 2017, 13(10):2332-2340." (Note Fund Numbers 81570972, 81400500) An investigation was carried out on suspicion of academic misconduct.
After investigation by the supporting unit, the paper has plagiarism and the first author Cao Qianqian is mainly responsible.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Supervisory Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to cancel the application and participation qualification of Cao Qianqian for 3 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025) and criticize Cao Qianqian.
Other responsible persons will handle it separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on the handling of the papers published by Chen Yamin and others, the unauthorized labeling of other people's scientific fund projects, and the use of other people's signatures without permission
National Science Foundation of China Supervision Office [2022] No. 90
Luoyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital Chen Yamin and others' papers published by Chen Yamin and others "Chen Yamin*, Li Li, Nie Chunxia, Lin Xuhong. The effect of emodin on cell pyroptosis and NLRP3-IL-1β pathway in rats with necrotic enterocolitis model. Modern Drugs and Clinical. 2021, 36(6):1119-1124." (Note Fund No. 81500430) An investigation was conducted on suspected academic misconduct.
After investigation by the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as writing and submitting on behalf of a third-party company, unauthorized labeling of other people's scientific fund projects, and the use of other people's signatures without permission. The first and corresponding author Chen Yamin is responsible for the above issues.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to Article 47, Article 42, Article 2, 3, and Article 43, 1 and 6 of the "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China" for 4 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2026) and issue a notice of criticism from Chen Yamin.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
National Science Foundation of China 's Supervisory Office [2022] No. 91
The supervision committee of China 's Supervisory Committee's papers on papers published by China 's Sun Yat-sen University and other Sun Yat-sen University (formerly working at Sun Yat-sen University, and personnel relations Ming Han, Chuanbao Chen, Yitao Zheng, Xiaoshun He, Xiaoopeng Yuan*. MicroRNA-34a regulates liver regeneration and the development of liver cancer in rats by targeting Notch signaling pathway. OncoTarget. 2017, 8(8): 13264-13276." (Note Fund No. 81400655) An investigation was carried out on suspicion of academic misconduct.
After investigation by the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as writing and submission on behalf of a third-party company, false signatures, and unauthorized labeling of other people's National Natural Science Foundation project numbers. The corresponding author Yuan Xiaopeng is responsible for the above issues. In addition, Yuan Xiaopeng included the paper in his application form for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (application number 8177030286), and should also be responsible for the objective results of false information in the application form.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to cancel the application qualification of Yuan Xiaopeng for National Natural Science Foundation of China for National Natural Science Foundation of China for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to April 2027) and criticize Yuan Xiaopeng for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027).
Other responsible persons will handle it separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
National Science Foundation of China 's Supervisory Office [2022] No. 94
http://www.pang.com. A Novel Tumor Suppressor Gene, ZNF24, Inhibits the development of NSCLC by Inhibiting the WNT Signaling Pathway to Induce Cell Senescence. Front. Oncol. 2021,11: 664369." (Note Fund No. 81700606) An investigation was conducted on suspicion of academic misconduct.
After investigation by the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as plagiarism, data fraud, and labeling fund projects in scientific research results that are not related to the scientific fund projects. The first author Pang Bao is mainly responsible. In addition, Pang Bao concealed the truth during the investigation and was also responsible for failing to truthfully explain the relevant situation.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to Articles 47 and 40 of the "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China", and in accordance with Article 36 and 1, Pang Bao's National Natural Science Project Application and Participation Application Qualification for 5 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027) and give Pang Bao a notice of criticism. The decision to deal with other responsible persons will be found in the National Science and Technology Corporation Supervision Office [2022] No. 95.
Other responsible persons will handle it separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on the handling of the problem of tampering with representative authors in Liu Pengfei's project application
National Science Foundation of China 97th〔2022〕97
National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee Supervision Committee conducted an investigation into Zhengzhou University Liu Pengfei's suspected academic misconduct.
After investigation by the supporting unit, Liu Pengfei had a problem of tampering with the authors of representative works in his science fund project "Research on the role and mechanism of LKB1 regulating PKM2 signaling pathway participating in pulmonary hypertension vascular reconstruction" (application number 8200021569) and "Research on the role and mechanism of hypoxia-induced PKM2 thio nitrosylation modulation regulating pulmonary artery hypertension" (application number 3210090253). Liu Pengfei was responsible for the above issues.
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Supervisory Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to revoke the "LKB1 Regulation PKM2 Signal of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in accordance with Article 41 and Item 3 of the "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China Project" in accordance with Article 41 and Item 3 of the "Regulations on Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China Project" and cancel the "LKB1 Regulation PKM2 Signal" of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Project "LKB1 Regulation PKM2 Signal" in accordance with Article 41 and Item 3 of the "Regulations on Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China Project". Research on the role and mechanism of pathways participating in pulmonary hypertension vascular reconstruction" (application number 8200021569), "Research on the role and mechanism of hypoxia-induced nitrosylation of PKM2 thiolone regulating regulating pulmonary hypertension pulmonary vascular reconstruction" (application number 3210090253), and cancelled Liu Pengfei's application and participation qualification for the National Natural Science Foundation of China project for 3 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025), and gave Liu Pengfei a notice of criticism.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling the issue of avoiding Xu Liwei’s violation of review experts
National Science Foundation of China 〔2022〕105
National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervisory Committee Supervision Committee investigated Xu Liwei’s suspected academic misconduct at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.
After investigation, Xu Liwei served as a part-time professor with salary in the School of Mathematics and Sciences of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of from September 2016 to December 2018, and undertakes teaching, scientific research, management and other work. However, during the 2018 National Natural Science Foundation Project Review, the application forms of two teachers from the college were still reviewed, which violated the avoidance requirements of the review experts in the "National Natural Science Foundation Project Review Expert Code".
After being reviewed by the 13th Session of the Fifth Supervisory Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Comprehensive Professional Committee) and approved by the 8th Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to cancel the evaluation qualification of Xu Liwei for 5 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027) in accordance with Article 50, item 1 of the "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in the National Natural Science Foundation of China Project" and criticize Xu Liwei for 5 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027).
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Source of this article: Foundation Committee, scientific research master
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