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    • Master Thesis- The role played by the supervisor
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    • Ann. N.Y.Acad. Sci. 1027: 110-128 (2004) RW Smith et al.
    • Ann. N.Y.Acad. Sci. 974: 57-67 (2002)
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    • Herring et al, Queen's & University of Victoria
    • J. Appl.Phys.102, 086103 (2007), RW Smith
    • J. Phys.: Condensed Matter 153855-3865 (2003)- Queen's
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Below are some common questions about the cases of research misconduct brought to light by LORI during the last 7 years.  Some of the questions are related to how the institutions responded to the charges of misconduct.

We’ll be adding to this list as more questions come up.

Visit this page frequently.

 

Has the university made a public statement about the misconduct? Has there been any response to the university's public statement?

Yes, see the response to the university's public statement here.



 

Has there been any retaliation? 

 Click here and more recently, threat of discipline.

 

 Has there been any progress?

 Yes, but not much. See here and here.

 

 What was NSERC's decision in 2006?

   See here

 

 Why did NSERC reject CPSI recommendations in 2006?

 See here. 

 

 Have there been any new allegations of research

 misconduct?

 More than 5 new allegations were filed in 2009 and

 2010. See the list here



 

 Were there any allegations of institutional non-

  compliance against the university involved?

  More than four allegations were filed.  See

    examples here  and   here.

 

  When did the university remove its public 

  statement of December 14, 2010?

  Shortly after it came out.

 

Can the federal granting agencies challenge the institution's findings or decisions?

  NSERC cannot challenge the institution's findings or its decisions in such cases. HERE

 



 

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