Zombie Papers: A Threat to Science

Authors

  • Jenifei Shah Research Assistant, Ruijin Hospital, Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
  • Jesifei Shah Intern, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
  • Dharma Subedi Professor of General Practice, Teaching Hospital Jumla, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal
  • Prabodh Regmi Assist Prof Surg, Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Nepal
  • Muna Mharjan Thapa Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla, Nepal
  • Niresh Thapa Associate Professor, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla, Nepal
  • Jay N Shah Professor of Surgery, Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal

Keywords:

Zombies

Abstract

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.

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Published

2022-08-31

How to Cite

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Shah J, Shah J, Subedi D, Regmi P, Thapa MM, Thapa N, Shah JN. Zombie Papers: A Threat to Science. Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences [Internet]. 2022Aug.31 [cited 2024Apr.27];5(2). Available from: https://jkahs.org.np/jkahs/index.php/jkahs/article/view/706

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): JKAHS; May-Aug Issue (14)

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Review Articles

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