Piracy websites and research integrity concerns - Access Lab 2025
A growing number of researchers from different countries regularly access websites with unlawfully uploaded content for use in their research and publications. Pirate websites such as SciHub, Library Genesis and Anna’s Archive have no incentive to ensure the accuracy of research content, do not themselves curate for research integrity, and do not incorporate retraction information from publishers. Despite a number of government warnings, researchers are often unaware of the impact on their research and how their credentials may be used by these pirate sites for fraudulent purposes. This presentation will outline the key risks to researchers, some solutions, and next steps for librarians and publishers.
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