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台灣的國立大學教授行徑明顯是詐騙集團
論文造假案/陳震遠論文造假,科技部啟動審查 聯合晚報╱ 記者嚴文廷 報導 2014.07.11 07:21 pm 前屏東教育大學資訊科學系副教授陳震遠涉嫌在論文中造假,還被國際知名期刊撤銷60篇論文,科技部上午啟動學術倫理審查機制,清查他向科技部申請的7件研究計畫,是否與這60篇論文有關,一旦確認屬實,不僅研究補助款會被追回,最重可處終身不得申請研究計畫。 科技部次長林一平表示,今天上午已經到「震動與控制期刊(JVC)」下載陳震遠遭撤銷的60篇論文,將逐一針對論文與申請計畫進行比對,並由學術倫理委員會進行審查,一旦作假屬實可禁止陳震遠再申請計畫,停權時間少則1年、多則10 年,甚至可終身停權。 前屏東教育大學副教授陳震遠涉論文造假,科技部今天表示,已啟動學術倫理審查機制,如造假的論文與陳震遠向科技部申請的7件研究計畫有關,將追回補助款。 媒體報導,為在國際期刊發表論文創造升等積分,陳震遠涉嫌假造同儕審查,讓其60篇論文可順利刊登於「震動與控制期刊(Journal of Vibration and Control)」,被期刊發現後撤銷,引發國際媒體關注。 科技部表示,已到「震動與控制期刊」下載陳震遠遭撤銷的論文,將逐一比對論文與其向科技部申請的研究計畫,並交由學術倫理委員會審查。 陳震遠自2006年12月起,共向科技部申請7項與海洋環境及工程相關的研究計畫,補助經費約新台幣500多萬元,其中一項「統計和動態分析孤立內波經海脊地形的傳播機制」計畫,已在去年主動撤案。 科技部說,如陳震遠涉作假的論文中,確有引用科技部研究計畫的內容,將可禁止陳震遠再申請計畫等懲處,最重甚至可終身停權。 |
論文造假案/外媒:偽造論文恐有其他人涉案
中央社╱ 洛杉磯10日專電 2014.07.11 10:16 pm 洛杉磯時報報導指出,震動與控制期刊撤回60篇投稿論文,其目標指向台灣屏東教育大學離職副教授陳震遠。撤稿報告網站上也指出,很可能還有其他屏東教育大學的作者也涉案。 SAGE出版公司聲稱陳震遠以及其他可能的合作夥伴涉嫌申請多達130個假的電子郵件信箱,以偽造通過同儕審查(Peer-review)的機制,以便可以在期刊上順利發表。此外,SAGE出版公司也指稱,陳震遠「透過自己申請的化名帳號,審查自己的作品」。 洛杉磯時報也指出,在同儕審查上作假並非特例,兩年前,撤稿報告(Retraction Watch)網站也曾有過1名南韓農業科學家同樣使用假的電子郵件信箱,以假名來審查自己的24件作品。 對於此次的撤稿,撤稿報告也指出,SAGE出版社在去年9月就曾通知屏東教育大學有此案,陳震遠也於今年2月離職,而震動與控制期刊(Journal Vibration and Control)的負責編輯隨後也離職。 科技部公費補助論文造假,台灣學術界聲譽面臨破產 論文造假案/60篇論文被撤,40篇科技部補助 聯合報╱ 記者侯俐安╱ 報導 2014.07.11 07:21 pm 前屏教大資訊科學系副教授陳震遠涉嫌論文造假,還被國際知名旗刊撤銷60篇論文。科技部次長林一平表示,目前發現60篇論文中,科技部共補助7件計畫、平均每件金額不超過200萬元,補助與其中40篇論文有關,但詳細情況須以書面再向期刊確認。 前中研院院長李遠哲今上午出席旺宏金矽獎時表示,60篇論文被國際期刊撤銷「真的很丟臉」,台灣現行制度要改的太多,包括對學生教育、老師及系所評鑑方式。 論文造假案/論文風暴殃及教長,學者致歉 中央社╱高雄11日電 2014.07.11 09:15 pm 學者陳震遠因偽造人頭自審論文,部分著作遭國際知名期刊撤銷,遭撤銷文有些出自陳震遠胞弟陳震武。陳震武今天表示,風波連累指導論文的教育部長蔣偉寧,他深表歉意。 屏東教育大學資訊科學系前副教授陳震遠涉論文造假,他疑涉假造人頭自審論文,以順利刊登國際知名SAGE旗下的「震動與控制期刊」(JVC)上,結果被JVC揪出,SAGE於7月8日在官網上公告撤銷相關的60篇論文,其中有5篇教育部長蔣偉寧列名共同作者遭波及。 蔣偉寧今天表示,這5篇是由他指導陳震遠胞弟陳震武等學生所做論文,並無抄襲,陳震遠並非他學生,也沒有參與研究,名字為何會出現在陳震武的論文上,他不知道,呼籲陳震遠兄弟出面說明。 陳震武現任國立高雄海洋科技大學海事資訊科技研究所教授,下午他透過校方向媒體說明。 高雄海科大表示,陳震武在中央大學土木研究所深造時,蔣偉寧當時是他的指導教授。 高雄海科大說,這5篇論文是陳震武等人在蔣偉寧指導下共同參與所著的研究成果,並沒有抄襲他人,只因陳震武覺得論文曾給哥哥潤飾過,認為應把哥哥名字列為論文共同作者,於是未事先知會蔣偉寧及其他原著下,即擅自將哥哥陳震遠的名字掛上,因而被牽連遭撤文。 海科大指出,陳震武對未事先知會蔣偉寧,擅自將胞兄列名論文共同作者,導致「連累部長」,深感抱歉。 |
台灣的國立大學教授行徑明顯是詐騙集團
撤陳震遠相關60篇論文,學界罕見 中央社 記者陳至中 2014-07-11 17:25 前屏東教育大學副教授陳震遠(圖)涉嫌在國外期刊發表論文偽造同儕審查。屏教大表示,學校調查委員詢問陳震遠假帳戶時,對方避而不答。(屏教大提供)中央社記者 郭芷瑄傳真 103年7月11日 屏東教育大學離職副教授陳震遠涉嫌偽造同儕審查,導致相關連的60篇論文遭撤銷。學界認為事件相當罕見,嚴重影響台灣學術名譽。 陳震遠在投稿國際期刊「震動與控制(Journal Vibration and Control)」時,涉嫌利用偽造的人頭帳號進行同儕審查。英國倫敦SAGE出版公司經過14個月調查,決定撤銷與陳震遠相關的60篇文章,連現任教育部長蔣偉寧共同列名的論文,也遭到波及。 上述事件震撼學術界,台灣大學副校長陳良基說,「作假到那麼嚴重,真的很少見。」一次撤銷60篇文章,他也是第一次聽到,這事件代表台灣學界的審查作業不夠嚴謹,而「震動與控制」的內控顯然也不夠,事後期刊總編輯便宣布去職。 陳良基表示,一般期刊審查都是找編輯信任的學者,陳震遠利用捏造的帳號自行同儕審查,手法前所未聞。 教育部主任秘書王作臺表示,以前論文走紙本審查,比較不會發生這樣的問題。最近期刊走向電子化,相關制度還不完備,且學界通常站在信任的原則上處理事情,才會被有心人士找到漏洞。 一位不願具名的學者表示,台灣學界太重視「量化」,導致學者拚命投稿國際期刊,拚點數升等,無所不用其亟。但如此違反學術倫理的事件,還是讓人難以置信,嚴重影響台灣的學術聲望,恐怕以後台灣學者投稿相關領域期刊,都會遭遇困難。 教育部長蔣偉寧今天除澄清自己不認識陳震遠,事前完全不知情,也強調教育部會和科技部合作,全力調查這60篇被撤銷的文章,是否真的都有違反學術倫理。 蔣偉寧說,學術倫理是學者的基本規範,違反倫理將衝擊整個學界發展。偽造同儕審查、「球員兼裁判」,是絕對不能做的事,如果涉及升等論文,教育部經過完整調查後,也可能追回陳震遠的副教授資格。(1030711) 偽造論文案波及,蔣偉寧不知情 (中央社記者陳至中台北11日電)教育部長蔣偉寧共同掛名的5篇學術論文,遭前屏東教育大學副教授陳震遠偽造案波及,被國際期刊撤銷。蔣偉寧今天喊冤,強調事前完全不知情,也沒涉入。 英國倫敦的SAGE出版公司在經過長達14個月的調查之後,已決定撤回在震動與控制期刊(Journal Vibration and Control)上的60篇論文,並強烈懷疑造假的可能是前屏東教育大學一名副教授陳震遠(Peter Chen)。 這60篇被撤回的論文中,有5篇現任教育部長蔣偉寧共同掛名,蔣偉寧今天召開記者會指出,他昨天才得知此事。初步瞭解,是因為陳震遠的雙胞胎弟弟是蔣偉寧指導的博士班學生,而兩兄弟經常有論文合作,屬於同一個「引用圈」,因此被波及。 蔣偉寧表示,陳震遠的雙胞胎弟弟於2004年博士班畢業,是非常多產、動作非常快的學者。蔣偉寧的研究團隊經常跟陳震遠的弟弟合作,請弟弟幫忙投稿國際期刊。 蔣偉寧強調,這5篇論文都是他指導的碩、博士生「紮紮實實」的研究成果,如今被波及撤銷,他會請學生們去瞭解原因,「必要時捍衛我們的權利」。 其中一篇論文,涉案的陳震遠也共同掛名,蔣偉寧表示,昨天初步瞭解,可能是雙胞胎弟弟在幫忙投稿時,有請陳震遠協助,後來也把陳震遠列入共同作者。但蔣偉寧說,因公務繁忙,他事前不知情。(1030711) |
教長撇論文造假案 劉宏恩:球員兼裁判?
自由時報 2014-07-11 18:48 〔本報訊〕教育部長蔣偉寧涉入論文造假案,蔣偉寧今天召開記者會表示,他並未涉案,只負責指導論文,後續投稿事宜並不知情。對此,政治大學法學院副教授劉宏恩臉書上連發兩篇文批評,「原來我們對於自己當作者的論文發表不需要負責」。並呼籲蔣暫停部長職權靜待調查,而不是自己「球員兼裁判」宣判自己無辜? 教育部長蔣偉寧涉入論文造假案,他今天表示,只負責指導論文,後續投稿事宜並不知情;政治大學副教授劉宏恩臉書上發文批評蔣友寧,「論文掛名不用負責」?(圖擷取自劉宏恩臉書) 屏東教育大學資訊科學系已離職副教授陳震遠涉嫌論文造假案,遭撤銷60篇論文,有5篇作者為蔣偉寧。蔣偉寧今天強調5篇論文都沒造假,只是投稿上有問題,但他自己並不清楚投稿事宜,應該由他的學生對外說明。 劉宏恩認為,「要是事情可以那麼簡單就好了:原來我們對於自己當作者的論文發表不需要負責;原來我們對於自己指導且自己併列為作者的學生論文的發表,若是出問題全都是學生個人的錯」。原來一個連論文投稿審稿都會嚴重造假的學生,他做研究的過程是不可能取巧、也不需要事後調查的,因為只要教育部長說絕無造假就一定不可能造假。 劉宏恩還說,蔣友寧的研究團隊有沒有牽涉審稿造假等學術詐欺,不能夠「部長」說了就算,身為當事人卻以教育部長的身分公開宣佈絕無涉案,請問研究團隊成員所屬的各大學,有哪一家還敢繼續調查? 劉宏恩質疑,蔣友寧連一句「抱歉我督導學生不周」都不必說、也不想去做調查,完全只想跟學生做切割就好的格調,這就是現任教育部長樹立給全台灣教授和各大學的學術典範,確實令人折服。 |
「震」垮蔣偉寧!知識份子弱化成知識販子!
作者 夏學理/台師大教授 2014年 07月 16日 中研院翁啟惠院長於本(7)月1日第31次院士會議開幕致詞時,以「應謹記知識份子的社會責任,抱持學以致用、經世濟民的熱忱」等短短25字,對知識份子「公共參與」的基本責任進行提醒。由於這一小段陳述,係在318學運後,且出自翁院長之口,因此,這段平時在學生「朝會」或「週會」上就可聽見的尋常內容,一轉成為引發各方高度關注的重點新聞。 但翁院長為何需要在院士會議的開幕式上做出上段宣示?且翁院長事實上又早曾在民101年5月24日,於該院出版的「中央研究院週報第1372期」上,特別以一篇「公開聲明」,來回應該院自由學社的「保衛本院的學術自由與公共參與聲明」;其中的若干真義,或可透過這幾天由前教育部長蔣偉寧自己所親身經歷的「真論文?假審查!」事件,來凸顯翁院長何以會在兩年多前的聲明文中,「鼓勵同仁在追求卓越的學術研究的同時,應關心並參與公共事務,共同維護民主、人權與社會公平正義,對不理想的制度、現象及風氣提出建言,也要有勇氣向黑暗挑戰。」 環顧自民國80年代以來,隨大學法以及教師法的先後修訂,因之所產生的各項評鑑辦法與績效評比制度,概皆以高到不成比例的「研究」配分,來評量大學教授的在校「表現」,甚至,還僅採以研究相關事例的「總量」,來做為「累積計點」的唯一換算基準。在此經年累月嚴重傾斜於「研究」與「數量」的評鑑異態下,一批批原本應「有勇氣向黑暗挑戰」的「知識份子」,不幸弱化為「識時務且競相與政府交朋友」的「知識販子」。想想,一個成天只著眼於盤算可如何爭取更多「人脈」與「資源」,以獲得政府 – 這個「全國唯一專案研究供應者」委以專案計畫的機會,從而產製出論文量的大學教授們,還能如何「關心並參與公共事務,共同維護民主、人權與社會公平正義,對不理想的制度、現象及風氣提出建言」,且還能「有勇氣向黑暗挑戰」? 世風日下、人心不古,至今還能堅定且願意持續將「風骨」、「良知」,奉為專業職涯圭臬的知識份子們若仍屬多數,則應不需勞請翁啟惠院長費心地勤做提醒了。看看蔣前部長的「真論文?假審查!」事件,國際期刊《震動與控制期刊(JVC)》一共撤除了事件主角 - 前屏東教育大學資訊科學系副教授陳震遠在過去4年共60篇與他有關的論文。據此,在我們萬分驚駭於陳震遠「審查造假」的行徑時,是不是也該對他「4年60篇論文」的巨額產量爆出同等的驚呼?並且對陳震遠是基於什麼樣的「制度」、「人脈」與「資源」,竟可造就出如此「天量」般的論文數,提出嚴正的質疑? 今日,窮其一心追逐「研究」與「數量」的年輕「知識份子」陳震遠,給台灣帶來了嚴厲的教訓,看看他所參與完成的「研究」與「總量」,不但把蔣偉寧「震」出了教育部,還「遠」揚學術惡名於國際。在已然對台灣造成巨大傷害的此刻,我不禁想問:我們是否有心,願意開始為「控制」做好準備,以避免再一次的劇烈「震動」?而為確切落實翁啟惠院長所說:「應謹記知識份子的社會責任,抱持學以致用、經世濟民的熱忱」,台灣是不是也到了必須讓大學回歸「均衡」的時候! 作者:夏學理,國立臺灣師範大學表演藝術研究所、表演藝術學士學位學程,及文化創意產業學程專任教授。 |
Journal Of Vibration And Control Retracts 60 Articles At Once; Fraudulent ‘Peer-Review And Citation Ring’ Uncovered
By Matthew Mientka | Jul 11, 2014 03:14 PM EDT Scientific Journal Retracts 60 'Peer-Reviewed' Articles The Journal of Vibration and Control retracted 60 articles at once after the discovery of a "peer-review and citation ring." Shutterstock The Journal of Vibration and Control has retracted 60 scientific articles after the discovery of a “peer-review and citation ring,” helping academics facing the existential crisis: publish or perish. The scientific journal covers “vibration phenomena and their control” as one of the titles from SAGE Publishers. The Washington Post reported Friday that Ali H. Nayfeh, former editor-in-chief, learned of the fraud early last year, prompting a 14-month investigation by the journal. Editors say academics used false identities with corresponding email addresses to pose as peer-reviewers in SAGE’s publishing system. As many as 130 false names were used in the fraudulent review process, the Post said. At the center of the investigation was Peter Chen, a research scientist at the National Pingtung University of Education in Taiwan, who was accused of reviewing his own paper while posing as another academic. Chen has since resigned his position at the university, SAGE said in a statement.“We regret that individual authors have compromised the academic record by perverting the peer review process and apologise to readers,” SAGE said. “On uncovering problems with peer review and citation SAGE immediately put steps in place to avoid similar vulnerability of the Journal to exploitation in the future.” Each of the 60 articles identified by the publisher as fraudulent included at least one author or reviewer found to be false. “While investigating the JVC papers submitted and reviewed by Peter Chen, it was discovered that the author had created various aliases on SAGE Track, providing different email addresses to set up more than one account,” SAGE said. “Consequently, SAGE scrutinised further the co-authors of and reviewers selected for Peter Chen’s papers, these names appeared to form part of a peer review ring.” |
Retraction Watch SAGE Publications busts “peer review and citation ring,” 60 papers retracted SAGE Publishers is retracting 60 articles from the Journal of Vibration and Control after an investigation revealed a “peer review and citation ring” involving a professor in Taiwan. Here’s the beginning of a statement from SAGE: London, UK (08 July 2014) – SAGE announces the retraction of 60 articles implicated in a peer review and citation ring at the Journal of Vibration and Control (JVC). The full extent of the peer review ring has been uncovered following a 14 month SAGE-led investigation, and centres on the strongly suspected misconduct of Peter Chen, formerly of National Pingtung University of Education, Taiwan (NPUE) and possibly other authors at this institution. In 2013 the then Editor-in-Chief of JVC, Professor Ali H. Nayfeh,and SAGE became aware of a potential peer review ring involving assumed and fabricated identities used to manipulate the online submission system SAGE Track powered by ScholarOne Manuscripts™. Immediate action was taken to prevent JVC from being exploited further, and a complex investigation throughout 2013 and 2014 was undertaken with the full cooperation of Professor Nayfeh and subsequently NPUE. In total 60 articles have been retracted from JVC after evidence led to at least one author or reviewer being implicated in the peer review ring. Now that the investigation is complete, and the authors have been notified of the findings, we are in a position to make this statement. While investigating the JVC papers submitted and reviewed by Peter Chen, it was discovered that the author had created various aliases on SAGE Track, providing different email addresses to set up more than one account. Consequently, SAGE scrutinised further the co-authors of and reviewers selected for Peter Chen’s papers, these names appeared to form part of a peer review ring. The investigation also revealed that on at least one occasion, the author Peter Chen reviewed his own paper under one of the aliases he had created. SAGE and Nayfeh then confronted Chen with the allegations, and weren’t satisfied with the responses, so in September 2013 they alerted NPUE to the case. Chen resigned from NPUE on February 2, 2014, according to the release, and in May Nayfeh retired and resigned as editor in chief of the JVC. Here’s the notice: In 2013 the Editor of Journal of Vibration and Control and SAGE became aware of a peer review ring involving assumed and fabricated identities that appeared to centre around Peter Chen at National Pingtung University of Education, Taiwan (NPUE). SAGE and the Editor then began a complex investigation into the case during the rest of 2013 and 2014. Following an unsatisfactory response from Peter Chen, NPUE was notified. NPUE were serious in addressing the Journal and SAGE’s concerns. NPUE confirmed that the institution was investigating Peter Chen. SAGE subsequently uncovered a citation ring involving the above mentioned author and others. We regret that individual authors have compromised the academic record by perverting the peer review process and apologise to readers. On uncovering problems with peer review and citation SAGE immediately put steps in place to avoid similar vulnerability of the Journal to exploitation in the future. More information may be found at www.sagepub.co.uk/JVC_Statement_2014. The Journal and SAGE understand from NPUE that Peter Chen has resigned his post at NPUE. The following articles are retracted because after thorough investigation evidence points towards them having at least one author or being reviewed by at least one reviewer who has been implicated in the peer review ring and/or citation ring. All authors have had an opportunity to respond to the allegations and proposed actions. OnlineFirst articles (these articles will not be published in an issue) Chen CY, Chen T-H, Chen Y-H, Yu S-E and Chung P-Y (2013) Information technology system modeling an integrated C-TAM-TPB model to the validation of ocean tidal analyses Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 7 May 2013. doi: 10.1177/1077546312472924 Chang R-F, Chen CY, Su F-P and Lin H-C (2013) A two-step approach for broadband digital signal processing technique Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 26 April 2013. doi: 10.1177/1077546312472925 Chen TH, Chang CJ, Yu SE, Chung PY and Liu C-K (2013) Nonlinear information analysis and system management technique: the influence of design experience and control complexity Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 12 April 2013. doi: 10.1177/1077546312473321 Chen CY, Shih BY, Chen YH, Yu SE and Liu YC (2013) The exploration of a 3T flow model using vibrating NXT: II. Model validation Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 10 April 2013. doi: 10.1177/1077546312470481 Chen CY, Shih BY, Chen YH, Yu SE and Liu YC (2013) The exploration of 3T flow model using vibrating NXT: I. model formulation Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 6 February 2013. doi: 10.1177/1077546312467360 Lin M-L and Chen C-W (2013) Stability analysis of fuzzy-based NN modeling for ecosystems using fuzzy Lyapunov methods Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 6 February 2013. doi: 10.1177/1077546312466687 Chen CY, Chen TH, Chen YH and Chiu J (2012) A multi-stage method for deterministic-statistical analysis: a mathematical case and measurement studies Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 20 December 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312466579 Shih BY, Lin MC and Chen CY (2012) Autonomous navigation system for radiofrequency identification mobile robot e-book reader Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 13 December 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312466578 Chang RF, Chen CY, Su FP, Lin HC and Lu C-K (2012) Multiphase SUMO robot based on an agile modeling-driven process for a small mobile robot Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 13 December 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312464993 Shih B-Y, Lin Y-K, Cheng M-H, Chen C-Y and Chiu C-P (2012) The development of an application program interactive game-based information system Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 12 December 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312464682 Chen C-Y, Chang C-J and Lin C-H (2012) On dynamic access control in web 2.0 and cloud interactive information hub: technologies Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 12 December 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312464992 Shin BY, Chen CY and Hsu KH (2012) Robot cross platform system using innovative interactive theory and selection algorithms for Android application Journal of Vibration and Control Epub ahead of print 13 November 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312463757 Articles published in an issue Chen C-W (2014) Applications of neural-network-based fuzzy logic control to a nonlinear time-delay chaotic system Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (4): 589-605. Epub ahead of print 5 November 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312461370 Chen C-W (2014) A review of intelligent algorithm approaches and neural-fuzzy stability criteria for time-delay tension leg platform systems Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (4): 561-575. Epub ahead of print 5 November 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312463759 Chen C-Y, Chang C-J and Lin C-H (2014) On dynamic access control in web 2.0 and cloud interactive information hub: trends and theories Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (4): 548-560. Epub ahead of print 5 November 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312463762 Lin M-L and Chen C-W (2014) Stability conditions for ecosystem modeling using the fuzzy Lyapunov method Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (2): 290-302. Epub ahead of print 23 October 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312451301 Chen C-H, Kuo C-M, Hsieh S-H and Chen C-Y (2014) Highly efficient very-large-scale integration (VLSI) implementation of probabilistic neural network image interpolator Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (2): 218-224. Epub ahead of print 22 October 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312458822 Chen C-Y (2014) Wave vibration and simulation in dissipative media described by irregular boundary surfaces: a mathematical formulation Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (2): 191-203. Epub ahead of print 22 October 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312464258 Chen C-H, Yao T-K, Dai J-H and Chen C-Y (2014) A pipelined multiprocessor system- on-a-chip (SoC) design methodology for streaming signal processing Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (2): 163-178. Epub ahead of print 16 October 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312458821 Lin M-L and Chen C-W (2014) Fuzzy neural modeling for n-degree ecosystems using the linear matrix inequality approach Journal of Vibration and Control 20 (1): 82-93. Epub ahead of print 8 October 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312458533 Chen C-H, Wu W-X and Chen C-Y (2013) Ant-inspired collective problem-solving systems Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (16): 2481-2490. Epub ahead of print 18 September 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312456231 Chen C-H, Yao T-K, Kuo C-M and Chen C-Y (2013) Evolutionary design of constructive multilayer feedforward neural network Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (16): 2413-2420. Epub ahead of print 12 September 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312456726 Chen C-W (2013) Applications of the fuzzy-neural Lyapunov criterion to multiple time-delay systems Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (13): 2054-2067. Epub ahead of print 16 August 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312451034 Chung P-Y, Chen Y-H, Walter L and Chen C-Y (2013) Influence and dynamics of a mobile robot control on mechanical components Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (13): 1923-1935. Epub ahead of print 20 July 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312452184 Chen C-W (2013) Neural network-based fuzzy logic parallel distributed compensation controller for structural system Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (11): 1709-1727. Epub ahead of print 22 June 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312442233 Chen C-W, Yeh K, Yang H-C, Liu KFR and Liu C-C (2013) A critical review of structural system control by the large-scaled neural network linear-deferential-inclusion-based criterion Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (11): 1658-1673. Epub ahead of print 18 June 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312443377 Chen C-H, Kuo C-M, Chen C-Y and Dai J-H (2013) The design and synthesis using hierarchical robotic discrete-event modeling Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (11): 1603-1613. Epub ahead of print 27 June 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312449645 Chang CJ, Chen CY and Chou I-T (2013) The design of information and communication technologies: telecom MOD strength machines Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (10): 1499-1513. Epub ahead of print 27 June 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312449644 Shih B-Y, Chen C-Y, Li K-H, Wu T-Y, Chen G-Y (2013) A novel NXT control method for implementing force sensing and recycling in a training robot Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (10): 1443-1459. Epub ahead of print 1 June 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312446361 Chen C-W, Chen P-C and Chiang W-L (2013) Modified intelligent genetic algorithm-based adaptive neural network control for uncertain structural systems Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (9): 1333-1347. Epub ahead of print 31 May 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312442232 Chen C-Y, Shih B-Y, Shih C-H and Wang L-H (2013) Enhancing robust and stability control of a humanoid biped robot: system identification approach. Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (8): 1199-1207. Epub ahead of print 26 April 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312442947 Chang C-J, Chen C-Y and Huang C-W (2013) Applications for medical recovery using wireless control of a bluetooth ball with a hybrid G-sensor and human-computer interface technology Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (8): 1139-1151. Epub ahead of print 24 April 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312442948 Hsu W-K, Chiou D-J, Chen C-W, Liu M-Y, Chiang W-L and Huang P-C (2013) Sensitivity of initial damage detection for steel structures using the Hilbert-Huang transform method Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (6): 857-878. Epub ahead of print 29 February 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546311434794 Chen C-Y, Shih B-Y, Shih C-H and Wang L-H (2013) Human–machine interface for the motion control of humanoid biped robots using a graphical user interface Motion Editor Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (6): 814-820. Epub ahead of print 23 February 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546312437804 Chen C-Y (2013) Internal wave transport, nonlinear manifestation, and mixing in a stratified shear layer - technical briefs Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (3): 429-438. Epub ahead of print 18 January 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546311429337 Chen C-W (2013) Delay independent criterion for multiple time-delay systems and its application in building structure control systems Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (3): 395-414. Epub ahead of print 17 January 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546311429341 Chen C-Y, Shih B-Y, Shih C-H and Wang L-H (2013) Design, modeling and stability control for an actuated dynamic walking planar bipedal robot Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (3): 376-384. Epub ahead of print 17 January 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546311429476 Liu K-C, Liu Y-W, Chen C-Y and Huang W-C (2013) Nonlinear vibration of structural deterioration in reinforced concrete columns: experimental and theoretical investigation Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (3): 323-335. Epub ahead of print 17 January 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546311429477 Chen C-Y, Shih B-Y and Ma J-m (2013) Development for low-cost and cross-platform robot control environment Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (2): 228-233. Epub ahead of print 11 January 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546311430107 Shih B-Y, Chang H and Chen C-Y (2013) Path planning for autonomous robots – a comprehensive analysis by a greedy algorithm Journal of Vibration and Control 19 (1): 130-142. Epub ahead of print 17 January 2012. doi: 10.1177/1077546311429841 Liu T-Y, Chiang W-L, Chen C-W, Hsu W-K, Lin C-W, Chiou D-J and Huang P-C (2012) Structural system identification for vibration bridges using the Hilbert–Huang transform Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (13): 1939-1956. Epub ahead of print 14 December 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311428347 Chen C-W (2012) Applications of the fuzzy Lyapunov linear matrix inequality criterion to a chaotic structural system Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (13): 1925-1938. Epub ahead of print 14 December 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311428346 Chen C-W (2012) Applications of linear differential inclusion-based criterion to a nonlinear chaotic system: a critical review Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (12): 1886-1899. Epub ahead of print 14 December 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311428345 Shih B-Y, Chen C-Y and Chou W (2012) An enhanced obstacle avoidance and path correction mechanism for an autonomous intelligent robot with multiple sensors Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (12): 1855-1864. Epub ahead of print 14 December 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311426734 Chen C-W, Yeh K, Liu KFR and Lin M-L (2012) Applications of fuzzy control to nonlinear time-delay systems using the linear matrix inequality fuzzy Lyapunov method Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (10): 1561-1574. Epub ahead of print 18 October 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311410765 Chen C-Y (2012) A critical review of internal wave dynamics. Part 2 – Laboratory experiments and theoretical physics Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (7): 983-1008. Epub ahead of print 21 September 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546310397561 Chen C-Y and Huang P-H (2012) Review of an autonomous humanoid robot and its mechanical control Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (7): 973-982. Epub ahead of print 21 September 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546310395974 Shih B-Y, Chen C-Y, Chang H and Ma J-m (2012) Dynamics and control for robotic manipulators using a greedy algorithm approach Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (6): 859-866. Epub ahead of print 25 August 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311407649 Yeh K, Chen C-W, Lo DC and Liu KFR (2012) Neural-network fuzzy control for chaotic tuned mass damper systems with time delays Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (6): 785-795. Epub ahead of print 15 August 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311407538 Chen C-Y, Shih B-Y, Shih C-H and Chou W-C (2012) The development of autonomous low-cost biped mobile surveillance robot by intelligent bricks Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (5): 577-586. Epub ahead of print 21 April 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546310371349 Chen C-Y (2012) A critical review of internal wave dynamics. Part 1 – Remote sensing and in-situ observations Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (3): 417-436. Epub ahead of print 13 July 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546310395971 Tseng C-P, Chen C-W and Liu KFR (2012) Risk control allocation model for pressure vessels and piping project Journal of Vibration and Control 18 (3): 385-394. Epub ahead of print 13 July 2011. doi: 10.1177/1077546311403182 Lin M-L and Chen C-W (2011) Stability analysis of community and ecosystem hierarchies using the Lyapunov method Journal of Vibration and Control 17 (13): 1930-1937. Epub ahead of print 9 December 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546310385737 Chen C-Y, Shih B-Y, Chou W-C, Li Y-J and Chen Y-H (2011) Obstacle avoidance design for a humanoid intelligent robot with ultrasonic sensors Journal of Vibration and Control 17 (12): 1798-1804. Epub ahead of print 26 November 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546310381101 Chen C-W (2011) Fuzzy control of interconnected structural systems using the fuzzy Lyapunov method Journal of Vibration and Control 17 (11): 1693-1702. Epub ahead of print 23 November 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546310379625 Shih B-Y, Chen C-Y and Chou W-C (2011) Obstacle avoidance using a path correction method for autonomous control of a biped intelligent robot Journal of Vibration and Control 17 (10): 1567-1573. Epub ahead of print 22 November 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546310372004 Tang J-P, Chiou D-J, Chen C-W, Chiang W-L, Hsu W-K, Chen C-Y and Liu T-Y (2011) A case study of damage detection in benchmark buildings using a Hilbert-Huang Transform-based method Journal of Vibration and Control 17 (4): 623-636. Epub ahead of print 8 November 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546309360053 Liu TY, Chiang WL, Chen CW, Hsu WK, Lu LC and Chu TJ (2011) Identification and monitoring of bridge health from ambient vibration data Journal of Vibration and Control 17 (4): 589-603. Epub ahead of print 12 November 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546309360049 Lin JW, Huang CW, Shih CH and Chen CY (2011) Fuzzy Lyapunov Stability Analysis and NN Modeling for Tension Leg Platform Systems Journal of Vibration and Control 17 (1): 151-158. Epub ahead of print 25 August 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546309350477 Lee WI, Chen CY, Kuo HM and Sui YC (2010) The Development of Half-circle Fuzzy Numbers and Application in Fuzzy Control Journal of Vibration and Control 16 (13): 1977-1987. Epub ahead of print 22 April 2010. doi: 10.1177/1077546309349849 This is not the first time we have seen retractions because a researcher managed to do his own peer review. We’ll update this case as we learn more. Update, 2:50 Eastern, 7/8/14: SAGE tells us that there may have been 130 fake email accounts involved. Here’s an email Q&A Cat Ferguson did with a SAGE spokesperson: Aside from Peter Chen, how many other scientists were involved in the ring? We do not know the definitive number of individual scientists involved in this ring and cannot verify their identities due to the nature of the accounts registered with ScholarOne. However, we contacted 130 email accounts, a large number of which we believe to be either aliases or fabricated accounts. Many of the named individuals had more than one email address registered on our system. Throughout the course of the investigation, the authors, co-authors and reviewers were asked to verify their accounts and email addresses provided on ScholarOne. SAGE made a note of suspicious or unresponsive email addresses and accounts. The authors were contacted once again in May 2014 to inform them that their paper/s would be retracted in the July 2014 issue. All authors and reviewers were given time to respond and we did not receive ORCID verification from any of the 130 email addresses contacted. Were any papers retracted that were not authored by Chen? Yes, and the full list of retracted articles can be found in the retraction notice: http://jvc.sagepub.com/content/20/10/1601.abstract Is there any concern this problem might be more widespread? We have undertaken a thorough investigation into this peer review ring and are confident that we have uncovered the full extent of the problem. Although attempts to mislead the academic community are extremely rare, there will occasionally be fraudulent and unethical individuals seeking to abuse the system. Both SAGE and Journal of Vibration and Control are committed to upholding the true spirit of peer review while continuing to introduce new measures to reinforce the review process. |