Table 8 Factors affecting scientific misconduct occurrence
From: Knowledge and attitudes of physicians toward research ethics and scientific misconduct in Lebanon
| Â | Very low/ Low | High/ Very High |
|---|---|---|
1. Severity of penalties for scientific misconduct (304) | 141 (46.4) | 163 (53.6) |
2. Chances of getting caught for scientific misconduct if it occurs (300) | 88 (29.3) | 212 (70.7) |
3. Researchers’ understanding of rules and procedures related to scientific misconduct (297) | 80 (26.9) | 217 (73.1) |
4. Your own understanding of rules and procedures related to scientific misconduct. (298) | 67 (22.5) | 231 (77.5) |
5. Researchers’ support of rules and procedures related to scientific misconduct. (295) | 63 (21.4) | 232 (78.6) |
6. The effectiveness of your institution’s rules and procedures for reducing scientific misconduct (295) | 55(18.4) | 240 (81.4) |