Recent research analyzed citation patterns in response to allegations of sexual misconduct and scientific fraud. After allegations of sexual harassment surfaced, researchers in STEM and social sciences experienced a drop in citations. Conversely, citations for scientists accused of scientific fraud did not change, despite declining publication rates in both categories. The study suggests a possible shift in academic attitudes towards sexual misconduct, indicating that public awareness may influence the credibility and recognition of harassed scholars more than that of fraudulent researchers.
Citations of alleged sexual harassers fell in the aftermath of an allegation going public. But those of scientists accused of scientific misconduct held steady.
"It’s really valuable to have a study like this that looks at citational practices," says Anna Bull, emphasizing the importance of understanding responses to misconduct.
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