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How can I ask a question or share a problem of misconduct or questionable practice in research or education that I am currently experiencing?

You may ask a question or share a problem of misconduct or questionable practice in research or education that you are currently experiencing using the Menu “Ask a Question”. You will be asked to provide a title and a description of your problem. You will also be asked to select one or more categories that …

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Can I ask a question or share an example of misconduct or questionable practice in research or education that I have experienced in the past?

Yes. We encourage you to ask a question or share examples that you have experienced in the past. You may ask your question or share your example in the Menu “Ask a question”. All requests will be private by default and only visible to our mentors. Where appropriate, certain requests, together with the advice provided …

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Can I ask for support on behalf of someone else?

Yes. However, we advise that people facing a problem of misconduct or questionable practice in research or education come forward themselves with their requests for help. All submitted requests will be private by default and only visible to our mentors.

Do you promise to solve my problem if I ask for support?

Your request will be assessed by a team of mentors who will dedicate their time to provide you with appropriate advice, according to the nature of your problem. All genuine requests will receive a response from one or more mentors.

Do I need to be registered in the Portal to post a request?

No. You may ask your question or share your situation without being registered on the Portal. However, after submitting your request, you will receive an automatic email asking you to register. You need to be registered on the Portal to see the reply from our mentors and to engage in a conversation with them.

When submitting a request, will the information be public or private?

All submitted requests will be private by default and only visible to our mentors. Where appropriate, certain requests, together with the advice provided by mentors, may be made publicly available on the Portal, but only after all personal details have been removed. This information will serve to help other people in similar situations. Approved consent …

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Can I reply/comment on someone’s else case?

Yes. We welcome other people to reply, comment or share their experiences on similar cases in the Discussion Forum, the Stories and Blog sections. When submitting your reply or comment, this will be private and pending approval by our mentors. Inappropriate replies or comments will be disregarded.