Tag: data integrity
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EaseUS Disk Copy 7.0.0 Brings Imaging Technology to Windows Disk Cloning
Introducing a New Era in Disk Cloning: Imaging-Based Solutions for Windows EaseUS is shaking up the disk management landscape with the release of EaseUS Disk Copy 7.0.0, officially announced in January 2026. This update marks a significant shift from traditional disk-to-disk cloning to an imaging-based workflow that emphasizes flexible backup, rapid recovery, and safer data…
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EC Flags Logical Discrepancies in West Bengal Electoral Rolls Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
Overview: EC raises concerns over West Bengal electoral rolls The Election Commission of India (EC) has alerted the Supreme Court to what it describes as “logical discrepancies” in the electoral rolls of West Bengal. The commission argues that certain data anomalies defy conventional scientific or statistical possibilities, prompting further scrutiny as the case advances to…
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RepRisk strengthens leadership to scale trusted AI for business conduct risk transparency
RepRisk expands leadership to accelerate trusted AI for conduct risk RepRisk, the Zurich-based leader in business conduct data, has announced two strategic executive appointments aimed at accelerating the company’s growth and expanding the reach of its AI-powered risk intelligence. As a Microsoft Frontier Firm trusted by the world’s top banks and asset managers, RepRisk is…
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South Asian Assessment Levels Tightened as PRISMS Update Flags Integrity Concerns
Overview: PRISMS Update Signals a Tighter Inspection of South Asian Assessment Levels The Department of Education has issued a PRISMS notification detailing changes to the assessment levels used for several South Asian countries. Dated January 8, 2026, the advisory highlights elevated evidence thresholds and a renewed emphasis on data integrity for country reports in the…
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NSA Arrests 12 in Ghost Names and Payroll Fraud Case
Overview of the Case The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the arrest of 12 individuals in connection with fraudulent activities linked to “ghost names” in the 2025/2026 National Service payroll. The arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing effort to safeguard the integrity of the national service program and protect public funds from…
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Widespread image reuse and manipulation found in animal studies of brain injury after stroke
Summary: a troubling pattern in stroke brain injury research A recent analysis published in PLOS Biology reveals a troubling trend across more than 200 papers that examine ways to prevent brain injury after a stroke. The study identified duplicated Western blots and reused images of tissues and cells, suggesting widespread image manipulation and data integrity…
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Experts Call for Action Against Imposter Participants in Health Studies
What are imposter participants? Imposter participants are individuals who provide deceptive or inaccurate data to participate in health research, or automated computer bots that mimic human responses. As online recruitment becomes central to modern health studies—from surveys to randomized trials—the potential for these imposters to skew results grows. The concern, highlighted by Eileen Morrow and…
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Imposter Participants Threaten Health Studies: Experts Call for Stronger Safeguards
The rising challenge of imposter participants in health research Health studies increasingly rely on online recruitment to reach diverse populations quickly and at scale. But this shift has brought a troubling problem to the fore: imposter participants. In a commentary published in The BMJ, Eileen Morrow and colleagues from the University of Oxford argue that…
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Is this response real? Imposters are putting health studies at risk
Imposters in health research: a growing threat to data integrity Researchers conducting health studies increasingly worry about a quiet but serious problem: imposter participants. These aren’t misclassified data points from honest respondents. They are fraudulent entries or bots that masquerade as legitimate study participants, potentially skewing results, misinforming policy, and leading to questionable clinical decisions.…
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Flagged for Fraud: Lessons From 3 Case Studies on Detecting Inauthentic Participants in Online Research
Introduction: The Stakes of Fraud in Online Research As research increasingly relies on remote methods—online surveys, virtual interviews, and digital recruitment—so does the risk of fraudulent participation. Ensuring that study participants truly reflect the target population is essential for valid results, credible conclusions, and efficient use of funding. This article synthesizes three case studies that…