Policy & Ethicsresearch integrityretractionsacademic policywhistleblowing
Achal Agrawal Exposes Research Misconduct In India
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Achal Agrawal, founder of India Research Watch and named to Nature's 10 for 2025, has exposed systemic research misconduct in India. After resigning in 2022, he compiled retraction data showing India ranks third globally, grew IRW to over 77,000 followers, and helped prompt policies penalizing institutions with high retraction rates.
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Strong evidence and national policy impact drive score; limited technological novelty and primarily India-focused influence constrain broader impact.
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