Responsible scientists are the first victims of dishonest practices.
Our progress is dependent on accurate, reliable, and reproducible research findings, and any deviation from this standard wastes valuable time, effort, and resources. As scientists and educators, we strongly support the principles of honesty and integrity in all aspects of research. Therefore, we have read the draft policy with great interest. Nonetheless, we have serious concerns about the scope of the draft policy, the approach mandated, and the financial implications. Given the seriousness of these issues, we urge you to allow the research community more time to present its viewpoint.