Although unethical, the pressure to publish research findings and receive recognition can tempt researchers to alter data, mischaracterize procedures or results to make the "look better."

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The pressure to publish, often summarized by the phrase "publish or perish," can lead researchers to engage in unethical practices such as altering data or misrepresenting procedures to enhance the appeal or significance of their findings.

Although Unethical, the Pressure to Publish Research Findings and Receive