Science & Innovation Integrity (Sciii)

Strengthening Trust in Science and Society

At Sciii we promote integrity and transparency in research and innovation — because credible science builds a credible society.

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The Crisis in Numbers

Scientific publications in biomedicine (2023)

Total publications in 2023: 1,860,000

Red-flagged papers:

300,000 (16.1%)

Proven fake papers:

107,000 (5.8%)

Retracted papers:

6,000 (0.32%)

These figures highlight a critical issue: questionable or fraudulent research is no longer a marginal phenomenon. The gap between scientific output and scientific quality continues to widen, undermining public confidence and the reliability of evidence used in healthcare, environmental protection, and technological innovation.

The Problem Explained

The integrity of science and innovation is under pressure.
The global race for publication numbers, funding, and visibility has fostered an environment in which questionable research practices, predatory publishing, and paper mills can thrive.

This has led to:

An erosion of trust in scientific results

Misallocation of resources and funding

Distorted public policy decisions

Long-term damage to the credibility of science

At Sciii, we advocate for reform, transparency, and international collaboration to restore the foundations of trustworthy knowledge.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to defend the integrity of science and innovation through:

Research and analysis on publication ethics, fraud detection, and integrity systems

Awareness and education for researchers, institutions, and policymakers

Policy development and advocacy to establish stronger frameworks for accountability

Collaboration with international partners to promote global standards of scientific integrity

We believe that credible, transparent, and ethical research is the cornerstone of societal progress.

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The Stockholm Declaration

The Stockholm Declaration on Science and Innovation Integrity is a call to action.
Adopted by leading experts and organizations, it defines core principles and commitments to strengthen the integrity of science worldwide.

The declaration urges governments, institutions, publishers, and scientists to:

Uphold transparency and reproducibility

Combat predatory publishing and research fraud

Ensure accountability across the scientific ecosystem

Promote education and awareness of integrity principles

By endorsing the Stockholm Declaration, Sciii reinforces its dedication to building a culture of honesty and responsibility in research and innovation.
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Our Work in Practice

Sciii’s projects and publications focus on practical solutions and interdisciplinary approaches.
We cooperate with scientists, publishers, and policymakers to develop tools, standards, and educational resources that enhance the credibility of research.

Our publications provide data-driven insights into trends, risks, and best practices in scientific integrity.
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Support Our Mission

Integrity in science is not optional — it is a public good.
Your contribution helps us conduct independent research, promote transparency, and safeguard trust in evidence-based decision-making.

Together, we can defend the credibility of science and innovation for the benefit of all.

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