ABSTRACT
The author finds that it is necessary to post a generalized
statement of scientific ethics intended to cover all forms of scientific endeavor as society, government, and Science
change and evolve. The author’s method of research is based on 1) his own
experiential interaction with publishers and universities, 2) what he sees
happening politically around the world today, and 3) his own belief system,
common sense, and logic on how to make Science better. Consequently, the author believes that a
more stringent and specific statement of scientific ethics should be made. Plagiarism
is one of the dirtiest activities in the world of Science today. It is
practiced by desperate scientists and universities, both of whom desire
personal aggrandizement and accolades to which they are not entitled. This
practice seems to the author to be most prevalent by the larger scientific
concerns against those of whom are referred to as “independent
researchers”. There are two research aims in this paper: 1) the
main aim is to protect and alert “independent
researchers” to nefarious practices being
carried out and 2) the secondary aim is to suggest strongly to all scientists
that the independence of Science as an “institution” is critical, before it is irretrievably
swallowed up by government and the military, collectively called the State.