46人科研行为不端，集中通报批评！

Core Viewpoint - The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has announced a series of disciplinary actions against individuals involved in 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 applications, leading to a three-year ban on future applications [3]. Group 2: Violations During Review Process - A researcher from a Gansu hospital, Du Peng, faced penalties for multiple violations, including unauthorized applications and providing false documents, resulting in a five-year ban [4]. - A researcher from a Beijing university, Li Junfa, was permanently banned from being a review expert and from applying for projects due to violations of review protocols [4]. - Several researchers were found to have solicited information from potential reviewers during the evaluation process, leading to bans ranging from three to seven years [5][6]. Group 3: Issues with Published Papers - Researchers from various institutions were found to have engaged in data manipulation and unethical practices in published papers, resulting in project revocations and bans on future applications [7][9]. - Specific cases included data forgery, unauthorized use of others' names, and selling research data, leading to significant penalties including the return of funds [8][10]. - The NSFC emphasized the need for a commitment to scientific integrity and ethical standards among researchers and their institutions [10].