Stolen ideas in scientific articles?

In summary, the article discusses the issue of intellectual theft in scientific research, highlighting cases where ideas, data, or findings are appropriated without proper attribution. It emphasizes the ethical implications of such practices, the impact on scientific integrity, and the challenges faced in addressing these violations. The piece also suggests potential solutions, including stricter guidelines for authorship and enhanced peer review processes to safeguard original contributions in academia.
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How probable are the cases when some idea in a scientific paper is presented by its author as his/her own, but in fact is stolen from, for example, some journal with less authority's paper?
 
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It can happen.
Its not always a steal, sometimes independent discovery.
I don't think ideas are copyrightable.
 
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One should worry more about one’s advisor getting credit.

It does not have to be malicious. Condon said
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Ideas are a dime a dozen. Its follow-through that matters.
 
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