Ten Simple Rules for Protecting Research Integrity: e1004388

[...]the existence of authorship and research integrity guidelines may provide a false image of respectability for academia [14], as the numerous conflicts of interest that afflict research institutions make it very difficult for both junior and senior researchers to adhere to such guidelines [15]. [...]many people will always do the minimum required in terms of integrity. [...]the minimum must be set very high in order to protect research integrity.