ISSN: 2689-5587

The Journal of Scientific Practice and Integrity

Original Research
October 31, 2023 EDT
The German experience with asbestos-related diseases: a failure of compensation due to the manipulation of science
Hans-Joachim WoitowitzArthur, L. FrankXaver Baur
This paper is based on historical reflections on asbestos exposure and related diseases in Germany, as well as in the regulatory processes associated with long-lasting opposition of industry corporates.

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Letters
November 14, 2023 EDT
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Original Research
September 25, 2023 EDT
Prejudice in Health Professions Education - The Botswana Story
Ludo N BadlanganaKeikantse Matlhagela

The University of Botswana leadership places the western institutions’ interests far above the interests and development of the local faculty and thereby the country at large.

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Reveals Stanford University's Attempts To Derail COVID Studies Commentary
September 18, 2023 EDT
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Reveals Stanford University’s Attempts To Derail COVID Studies
Paul D. ThackerJay Bhattacharya

Professor Bhattacharya defends himself, colleagues, and family from attacks, and details apparent commercial interests driving Stanford science and media hit pieces.

Suppression of environmental health scientists: real-world examples as a basis for action Original Research with Commentary
September 02, 2023 EDT
Suppression of environmental health scientists: real-world examples as a basis for action
Keren Agay-ShayColin L. SoskolneElihu D. RichterYoram FinkelsteinJutta LindertRuth A. Etzel

Six stories from environmental health scientists about the pressures they faced in their jobs after bringing public health problems to light.

Malignant mesothelioma in females: the institutional failure by WHO and IARC to protect public health Commentary
August 11, 2023 EDT
Malignant mesothelioma in females: the institutional failure by WHO and IARC to protect public health
Xaver BaurArthur L. FrankCorrado MagnaniL. Christine OliverColin L. Soskolne

An example of the institutional failure to (1) protect the public health, and (2) make subsequently suggested corrections

Original Research
July 28, 2023 EDT
Research integrity in a South African health sciences institution
Tanya AugustineElena LibhaberBjorn HofmannMapule NhlaphoBeverley Kramer

Institutions should ensure that adequate research integrity training is provided if the standard and veracity of its science is to be upheld.

Original Research
March 27, 2023 EDT
Diagnostic limitations of lung fiber counts in asbestos-related diseases
Joachim SchneiderRolf ArhelgerBernd BrückelXaver Baur

Asbestos-related diseases (ARD), i.e. asbestosis, asbestos-related changes of the pleura, asbestos-related lung, larynx or ovarian cancer and malignant mesothelioma have gained particular importance as occupational diseases worldwide.

Long Before Suspicions Arose About A Lab Leak, Government Scientists Were Fiddling With Bugs to Make Them More Deadly Commentary
March 11, 2023 EDT
Long Before Suspicions Arose About A Lab Leak, Government Scientists Were Fiddling With Bugs to Make Them More Deadly
Paul Thacker

Filmmaker and book author Kris Newby dives into the secretive federal research that may have made Lyme disease such a problem in the United States.

Journal of Radiological Protection's Letter to the Editor Letters
December 21, 2022 EDT
Journal of Radiological Protection’s Letter to the Editor
Mike ThorneSimon Harris

A response by M C Thorne (Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Radiological Protection) to the Editor regarding Dr. Tanimoto's paper "The mishandling of scientifically flawed articles about radiation exposure"

A letter to Michel: Revisiting the Intent of Medicine  in the Covid19 Era Commentary
December 20, 2022 EDT
A letter to Michel: Revisiting the Intent of Medicine in the Covid19 Era
Achilleas Koumpos

The recent Covid-19 pandemic highlighted not only the weaknesses of the health systems but also the limits of medicine.

Dr. Tanimoto's Letter to Journal of Radiological Protection Letters
December 20, 2022 EDT
Dr. Tanimoto’s Letter to Journal of Radiological Protection
Yoh TanimotoYutaka HamaokaShin-ichi KurokawaKyo KageuraJun MakinoMasaki Oshikawa

Dr. Tanimoto responded to the letter by the Journal of Radiological Protection's Editor-in-Chief.