On September 22, the official website of the National Natural Science Foundation of China announced the "Decision on the Handling of Misconduct Cases Investigated and Prosecuted in 2022 (Second Batch)", a total of 12 copies, involving the Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang University, Chengdu University of Technology Engineering Institute of Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Southern Medical University, Wuhan University, Luoyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Anhui Medical University, Zhengzhou University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and other units.
12 researchers were dealt with, and the measures included: withdrawing the relevant National Natural Science Foundation of China projects or applications, recovering the allocated funds, canceling their National Natural Science Foundation project application and participation application qualifications for 3-5 years, or canceling their National Natural Science Foundation of China The science fund project evaluation qualification is 5 years, and the criticism will be given.
The above-mentioned handling decision shows that the supervisory committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China has launched an investigation into related academic misconduct. After the investigation and the deliberation of the relevant meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee, and the approval of the executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, it was decided to make the above-mentioned treatment in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Measures for the Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in National Natural Science Foundation Projects".
The full text of the processing decision is attached:
Decisions on Handling Misconduct Cases Investigated and Prosecuted in 2022 (Second Batch)
The National Natural Science Foundation of China resolutely implements the spirit of the "Several Opinions on Further Strengthening the Construction of Scientific Research Integrity" and "Opinions on Further Promoting the Spirit of Scientists and Strengthening the Construction of Work Style and Study Style" by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, and continues to deepen the construction of scientific research integrity. Seriously investigate and deal with scientific misconduct involving the National Natural Science Foundation of China. The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China conducts investigation, verification and comprehensive research on the accepted scientific research integrity cases, in accordance with the Regulations of the National Natural Science Foundation of )" and "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Misconduct in National Natural Science Foundation of China" and other regulations and systems to propose handling suggestions. After deliberation at the 8th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to deal with the relevant parties involved. Among them, the 12 handling decisions (online release version) that have been criticized are announced.
Decision on handling the papers published by Tang Yongyong et al. with duplication of publication, data tampering, and unauthorized use of others' signatures and false information in project application materials
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 73
The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee published the paper " Yongyong Tang, Runsheng Yin, Ruizhong Hu, Guangyi Sun, Zhichao Zou, Ting Zhou, Xianwu Bi*. Mercury isotope constraints on the sources of metals in the Baiyangping Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn polymetallic deposits, SW China. Mineralium Deposita, 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s00126-021-01070-3.” (marked with fund numbers 91955209, 41973047, U1812402, 41703047) suspected of academic misconduct An investigation was carried out.
According to the investigation of the supporting unit, the above-mentioned papers have problems such as repeated publication, data tampering, and unauthorized use of others' signatures . The first author, Tang Yongyong, is mainly responsible for the above-mentioned problems. In addition, Tang Yongyong included the thesis involved in his application for defense PPT of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Approval No. 92162107), and was also responsible for the objective results of false information in the application materials.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the 5th National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee (Comprehensive Professional Committee) and the approval of the 8th Executive Meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to deal with it in accordance with the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". Item 47, Item 40, Item 1 of Article 42, Item 1 of Article 43, Item 3 of Article 41 of the Measures, and the Tang Yongyong National Natural Science Foundation Project "Using Sulfur In situ analysis of isotopic micro-area to study the relationship between gypsum-salt and lead-zinc mineralization in Jinding deposit, Yunnan" (Approval No. 41703047), "Restrictions of Basin Basement on Pb-Zn polymetallic mineralization in Lanping and Qamdo Basins" (Approval No. 41973047) ), "The genetic connection between the supernormal enrichment of scattered elements and organic matter in the medium and low temperature hydrothermal deposits - taking the Jinding lead-zinc deposit in Yunnan as an example" (Approval No. 92162107), to recover the allocated funds for the above three projects, cancel Tang Yongyong The National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation application qualification for 3 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025), give Tang Yongyong a notice of criticism.
Other responsible persons will be dealt with separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling the problems of forgery, tampering with pictures and repeated publication of papers published by Zhang Yiping
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 75
The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into the papers published by Zhang Yiping of Jiujiang University for suspected academic misconduct. The papers involved are as follows:
Paper 1: Yiping Zhang*, Xufeng Zhou, Changchang Yin, Yahua Wu, Lili Wang. Overexpression of ERβ inhibits the proliferation through regulating TNG-β signaling pathway in osteosarcoma. Pathol. Res. Pract., 2019, 215(10): 152568 . (marked with fund number 81360364)
Paper 2: Yiping Zhang*, Benyi Yi, Xufeng Zhou, Yahua Wu, Lili Wang. Overexpression of ERβ participates in the progression of liver cancer via inhibiting the notch signaling pathway. OncoTargets Therapy, 2019, 12: 8715-8724. (annotated fund No. 81360364)
Paper 3: Yiping Zhang*, Changchang Yin, Xufeng Zhou, Yahua Wu, Lili Wang. Silencing of estrogen receptor beta promotes the invasion and migration of osteosarcoma cells through activating Wnt signaling pathway. OncoTargets Therapy, 2019, 12: 6779-6788. ( Mark Fund No. 81360364)
Paper 4: Yiping Zhang*, Yahua Wu, Xufeng Zhou, Benyi Yi, Lili Wang. Estrogen receptor beta inhibits the proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis of gastric cancer cells through inhibiting nuclear factor-kappa B signaling. OncoTargets Therapy, 2019, 12: 9153-9164. (marked with fund number 81360364)
After investigation, the above four papers have problems such as image forgery, tampering, and repeated publication . Zhang Yiping, the first and corresponding author, is responsible for the above problems.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the 5th National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". The first item of Article 47, Article 40, and Article 42 of the Measures for the Treatment of Cancer shall be withdrawn. and mechanism research” (approval number 81360364), recover the allocated funds, cancel Zhang Yiping’s NSFC project application and participation application qualification for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027), give Zhang Yiping a notice of criticism .
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling issues such as data fraud in the papers published by Wang Ning and others, the use of others' signatures without consent, and the existence of false information in the project application/investigation process
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 76
" Ning Wang, Feng-E Chen*, Zi-Wen Long*. Mechanism of MicroRNA-146a/Notch2 Signaling Regulating IL-6 in Graves Ophthalmopathy. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 2017, 41(4):1285-1297.” Investigation was launched for suspected academic misconduct.
After investigation, the paper has problems such as data fraud and unauthorized use of others' signatures , and the first author Wang Ning is mainly responsible. In addition, Wang Ning included the paper in his application for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 82070971), and was responsible for the objective results of false information in the application; Wang Ning fabricated the process of forming the paper and the author's contribution during the investigation. It should also be held responsible for failing to truthfully state the situation.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the 5th National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". Article 40, Item 1 of Article 43, and Item 3 of Article 36 of the Measures for the Handling of Diabetic Retinopathy, and cancel the Wang Ning National Natural Science Foundation of "Research on the Mechanism of the National Natural Science Foundation of China" (Approval No. 82070971), recover the allocated funds, cancel Wang Ning's NSFC project application and participation application qualification for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027), grant Wang Ning Communicate criticism.
Other responsible persons will be dealt with separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling issues such as misappropriation of others’ fund project numbers and unauthorized use of others’ signatures in papers published by Liu Xiaoqun, etc., as well as forgery of evidentiary materials and interference in the investigation process
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 82
The paper "Liu Xiaoqun , Zhang Chenhao, Lei Chuan, Gao Bo. Design of a temperature measurement system based on magnetic coils and SAW resonators. Piezoelectric and Acousto-optical , 2021, 43(2), 165-169.” (marked with Fund No. 61702008) was investigated for suspected academic misconduct.
According to the investigation of the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as misappropriating the project number of others' fund and using others' signatures without consent . The first author Liu Xiaoqun is responsible for the above problems. In addition, during the investigation, Liu Xiaoqun forged other people's signatures to issue certification materials, defrauded others to issue a project labeling authorization letter and tampered with it, and was also responsible for forging evidence materials and interfering with the investigation.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the Fifth Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th Executive Meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". Handling Measures, Article 47, Item 1 and Item 6 of Article 43, Item 1 and Item 3 of Article 36, and Liu Xiaoqun's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation qualification for 5 years (April 2022) 21 to April 20, 2027), give Liu Xiaoqun a notice of criticism.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling issues such as data fraud and improper image manipulation in papers published by Wu Hezhen et al.
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 83
The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee reviewed the paper "Zongchao Hong, Peili Tang, Bo Liu, Chongwang Ran, Chong Yuan, Ying Zhang, Yi Lu, Xueyun Duan*, Yanfang Yang*, Hezhen Wu* published by Wu Hezhen, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc. . Ferroptosis-related Genes for Overall Survival Prediction in Patients with Colorectal Cancer can be Inhibited by Gallic acid. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 2021, 17(4): 942-956.” (marked with Fund No. 31570343) for suspected academic misconduct investigated.
After investigation, the paper has problems such as data fraud and improper image manipulation, and the corresponding author Wu Hezhen is mainly responsible.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the 5th National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". According to Articles 47 and 40 of the Measures, Wu Hezhen will be cancelled for 3 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025), and Wu Hezhen will be criticized.
Other responsible persons will be dealt with separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
The decision on the handling of problems such as forgery of experimental data in the papers published by Huang Shuaihao et al.
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 85
The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee published the paper "Shuaihao Huang, Anmin Jin*. ZIC2 promotes viability and invasion of human osteosarcoma" published by Huang Shuaihao of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital ( then a graduate student at Southern Medical University , now working at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital). cells by suppressing SHIP2 expression and activating PI3K/AKT pathways. J. Cell Biochem., 2018, 119(2):2248-2257.” (marked with Fund No. 81470121) was investigated for suspected academic misconduct.
According to the investigation of the supporting unit, the paper has the problem of falsifying experimental data , and the first author Huang Shuaihao is mainly responsible.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the Fifth Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th Executive Meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". According to Articles 47 and 40 of the Measures, Huang Shuaihao's application for and participation in the National Natural Science Foundation of China will be cancelled for 3 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025), and Huang Shuaihao will be given a notice of criticism.
Other responsible persons will be dealt with separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on Handling Issues such as Plagiarism and Plagiarism in Papers Published by Cao Qianqian et al.
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 87
The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee reviewed the paper "Xi-Xi Cao#, Yu-Hong Li#, Qian-Lin Ye, Xuan Hu, Tian-Feng Wang, Ming-Wen Fan*.Self-assembling anticaries mucosal vaccine containing ferritin cage nanostructure and glucan-binding region of S. mutans glucosyltransferase effectively prevents caries formation in rodents. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2017, 13(10):2332-2340.” (marked with fund numbers 81570972, 81400500) suspected of An investigation into academic misconduct was launched.
According to the investigation of the supporting unit, the paper has plagiarism and plagiarism, and the first author Cao Qianqian is mainly responsible.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the 5th National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". The 40th article of the "Measures for Handling" will cancel Cao Qianqian's National Natural Science Foundation of China's project application and participation qualifications for 3 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2025), and give Cao Qianqian a notice of criticism.
Other responsible persons will be dealt with separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling issues such as third-party companies writing and investing in papers published by Chen Yamin and others, labeling other people's science fund projects without authorization, and using others' signatures without consent
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 90
The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee published the paper "Chen Yamin*, Li Li, Nie Chunxia, Lin Xuhong. Emodin on neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis model rat cell pyroptosis and NLRP3-IL- The Influence of 1β Pathway. Modern Medicine and Clinic. 2021, 36(6):1119-1124.” (marked with Fund No. 81500430), an investigation was conducted on suspected academic misconduct.
According to the investigation of the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as writing and investment by a third-party company, labeling other people's science fund projects without permission, and using others' signatures without consent. The first and corresponding author Chen Yamin is responsible for the above problems.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the Fifth Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th Executive Meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". Handling Measures, Article 47, Article 42, Items 2 and 3, and Article 43, Items 1 and 6, will cancel Chen Yamin's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation qualification for 4 years (April 2022). 21 to April 20, 2026), give Chen Yamin a notice of criticism.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
The decision on the handling of the papers published by Yuan Xiaopeng et al. that there are problems such as third-party companies writing and investing, false signatures, unauthorized marking of the National Natural Science Foundation of China project number of others, and false information in the project application
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 91
The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee published papers on Sun Yat-sen University Yuan Xiaopeng (formerly working at Sun Yat-Sen University, now the personnel relationship is changing) and others "Xiaoping Wang#, Jian Zhou#, Ming Han, Chuanbao Chen, Yitao Zheng, Xiaoshun He, Xiaopeng Yuan*. MicroRNA-34a regulates liver regeneration and the development of liver cancer in rats by targeting Notch signaling pathway. OncoTarget. 2017, 8(8): 13264-13276.” (marked fund number 81400655) suspected of academic misconduct investigation.
According to the investigation of the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as writing and investment by a third-party company, false signature , and unauthorized marking of the National Natural Science Foundation of China project number of others. The corresponding author Yuan Xiaopeng is responsible for the above problems. In addition, Yuan Xiaopeng included the paper in his application for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (application number 8177030286), and was also responsible for the objective results of false information in the application.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the Fifth Session of the Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee) and the approval of the 8th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the "Rules for Investigation and Handling of Scientific Research Integrity Cases (Trial)" Article 2, Item 3, Article 33, and Article 16, Item 2 of "The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee's Measures for Handling Misconduct in Science Fund Funding Work (for Trial Implementation)", and refer to the "National Natural Science Foundation of China" Item 4 of Article 17 of the Supervision Committee of the Science Foundation Committee on Handling Misconduct in Science Fund Funding Work (for Trial Implementation), canceling Yuan Xiaopeng's application for the National Natural Science Foundation of China for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to 2027) April 20), gave Yuan Xiaopeng a circular of criticism.
Other responsible persons will be dealt with separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling issues such as plagiarism, falsification of data, labeling of fund projects in scientific research results unrelated to science fund projects, and concealment of the truth during the investigation process
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 94
The National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee published the paper " Bo Pang, Yong Wang and Xiaoyan Chang*. A Novel Tumor Suppressor Gene, ZNF24, Inhibits the development of NSCLC by Inhibiting the WNT Signaling Pathway to Induce Cell Senescence. Front. Oncol. 2021, 11: 664369.” (marked with Fund No. 81700606) was investigated for suspected academic misconduct.
According to the investigation of the supporting unit, the paper has problems such as plagiarism, data falsification, and marking the fund project in the scientific research results unrelated to the science fund project, and the first author Pang Ting is mainly responsible. In addition, Pang Wei concealed the truth during the investigation process, and should also be held responsible for not truthfully explaining the relevant situation.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the Fifth Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th Executive Meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to refer to the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". According to Articles 47 and 40 of the Measures for Handling, and in accordance with the first item of Article 36, the qualification for applying for and participating in the Pang Ding National Natural Science Project will be cancelled for 5 years (April 21, 2022 to April 2027). March 20), gave Pang Dian a notice of criticism. For the decision on the handling of other responsible persons, see the National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 95.
Other responsible persons will be dealt with separately.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on handling the issue of Liu Pengfei's tampering with the author's ranking of representative authors in the project application
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 97
The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into Liu Pengfei of Zhengzhou University for alleged academic misconduct.
According to the investigation of the supporting institution, Liu Pengfei's scientific fund projects "LKB1 regulates the role and mechanism of PKM2 signaling pathway involved in vascular remodeling in pulmonary hypertension" (application number 8200021569) and "Hypoxia-induced PKM2 sulfhydryl nitrosylation modulates the regulation of pulmonary arterial hypertension." The role and mechanism of vascular remodeling" (application number 3210090253) has the problem of tampering with the author's ranking of representative authors, and Liu Pengfei is responsible for the above problems.
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the 5th National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee (Life Medicine Professional Committee), and the approval of the 8th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". Item 3 of Article 41 of the Measures for the Handling of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, the National Natural Science Foundation of China by Liu Pengfei, "Research on the Role and Mechanism of LKB1 Regulating PKM2 Signaling Pathway Involving in Vascular Remodeling in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension" (Application No. 8200021569), "Hypoxia-induced PKM2 Sulfhydryl Substance". "Research on the role and mechanism of nitration modification in regulating pulmonary vascular remodeling in pulmonary arterial hypertension" (Application No. 3210090253), Liu Pengfei's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation application qualification for 3 years (April 21, 2022 to April 2025) 20), and gave Liu Pengfei a notice of criticism.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
Decision on Handling Xu Liwei's Violation of Evaluation Experts' Recusal Requirements
National Science and Technology Financial Supervisory Office [2022] No. 105
The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into Xu Liwei's alleged academic misconduct at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China .
After investigation, Xu Liwei served as a salaried adjunct professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China from September 2016 to December 2018, undertaking teaching, scientific research, management and other work. However, during the review of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2018, the application of the two teachers of the college was still reviewed, which violated the requirements for the avoidance of review experts in the "Code of Conduct for Review Experts of National Natural Science Foundation of China".
After deliberation at the 13th meeting of the 5th National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee (Comprehensive Professional Committee) and the approval of the 8th Executive Meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to deal with it in accordance with the "Investigation of Scientific Research Misconduct of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects". Item 1 of Article 50 of the Measures, cancel Xu Liwei's qualification for the National Natural Science Foundation of China for 5 years (from April 21, 2022 to April 20, 2027), and give Xu Liwei a notice of criticism.
National Natural Science Foundation of China
May 17, 2022
