46人科研行为不端，集中通报批评！

Core Viewpoint - The National Natural Science Foundation of China has announced disciplinary actions against various individuals and institutions for scientific misconduct and violations related to project funding applications, emphasizing the importance of maintaining research integrity and ethical standards in scientific endeavors [2][10]. Group 1: Misconduct in Project Applications - A researcher from a Beijing university, Zhang Hongyu, was found to have purchased ghostwriting services for a project application, leading to the revocation of the project and a five-year ban on future applications [2]. - Researchers from Zhejiang and Shandong universities were penalized for plagiarism in their project applications, resulting in a four-year ban on future applications [2]. - Multiple researchers from various institutions were found to have plagiarized content in their project applications, leading to a three-year ban on future applications [3]. Group 2: Violations in Project Review Process - A researcher from Gansu hospital, Du Peng, faced penalties for multiple violations including unauthorized personnel listings and submission of false documents, resulting in a five-year ban on applications [4]. - A researcher from Beijing, Li Junfa, was permanently banned from being a review expert due to violations of review conduct regulations [5]. - A researcher from Sichuan university, Yu Zhixiang, was penalized for attempting to influence potential reviewers, leading to a seven-year ban on applications and review participation [5]. Group 3: Issues with Published Papers - Several researchers from various institutions were found to have engaged in data manipulation and unethical practices in published papers, resulting in project revocations and bans ranging from three to five years [7][9]. - A researcher from Hainan university was penalized for unauthorized use of others' names and data in publications, leading to a five-year ban on applications [8]. - Researchers from multiple institutions faced consequences for issues such as data forgery and plagiarism, with bans on future applications and project revocations [9]. Group 4: Commitment to Research Integrity - The National Natural Science Foundation of China emphasizes the need for researchers to adhere to ethical standards and maintain integrity in scientific research, urging institutions to strengthen their commitment to research ethics [10].