Due to academic misconduct, the relevant approved National Natural Science Foundation of China project was revoked, and the allocated funds were recovered.

On January 6, 2023, the official website of the National Natural Science Foundation of China announced the "Notification of Handling Results of Misconduct Cases Investigated in 2022 (Fourth Batch)".

Tang Chaoke from Nanhua University, Sun Chenyou from Wenzhou Medical University, Xu Juan from Chang'an University, Zhang Kaifei from Henan Agricultural University, Ma Yongbin and Zhu Zhiwei from Northwestern Polytechnical University, Song Shufeng from Chongqing University, and Ma Yu from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were involved in the National Natural Science Foundation of China or related projects. The application for academic misconduct will cancel the National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation qualifications for 2-3 years, and give a notice of criticism; the relevant approved National Natural Science Foundation of China project will be revoked, and the allocated funds will be recovered.

The full text of the notification is attached:

Report on Handling Results of Misconduct Cases Investigated in 2022 (Fourth Batch)

Recently, after the investigation and deliberation of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervision Committee and the approval of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Executive Meeting, the National Natural Science Foundation of China has dealt with the subjects involved in related scientific research misconduct cases. The relevant cases and handling results of the criticisms that have been notified are hereby notified.

National Natural Science Foundation of China

December 27, 2022

Notification on the improper manipulation of pictures and confusion in the use of pictures in the papers published by Tang Chaoke and others, and the processing results of false information in the project application/progress report/conclusion report

The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into four papers published by Tang Chaoke of Nanhua University and others for alleged academic misconduct. The papers involved are as follows:

Paper 1: Yan Yao, Xin Zhang, Haipeng Chen, Liang Li, Wei Xie, Gang Lan, Zhenwang Zhao, Xilong Zheng, Zongbao Wang*, Chaoke Tang*. MicroRNA-186 promotes macrophage lipid accumulation and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by targeting cystathionine γ-lyase in THP-1 macrophages. Atherosclerosis, 2016, 250, P122-132. (Fund No. 81370377, 81570408, 81300224)

Paper 2: Min Zhang#, Jianfeng Wu#, Wujun Chen#, Shilin Tang, Zhongcheng Mo, Yanyan Tang, Yuan Li, Jialin Wang, Xiangyu Liu, Juan Peng, Kong Chen, Ping-Ping He, Yuncheng Lv, Xinping Ouyang, Feng Yao, Dengpei Tang, Francisco S. Cayabyab, Dawei Zhang, Xilong Zheng, Guoping Tian*, Chaoke Tang*. MicroRNA-27a/b regulates cellular cholesterol efflux, influx and esterification/hydrolysis in THP-1 macrophages. Atherosclerosis, 2014, 234, P54-64. (marked with fund numbers 81170278, 81370377, 81270269, 81100211, 81300224)

Paper 3: Xiaoyan Liu#, Qian Lu#, Xinping Ouyang#, Shilin Tang, Guojun Zhao, Yuncheng Lv, Pingping He, Haijun Kuang, Yanyan Tang, Yuchang Fu, Dawei Zhang, Chaoke Tang*. Apelin-13 increases expression of ATP -binding cassette transporter A1 via activating protein kinase C alpha signaling in THP-1 macrophage-derived foam cells. Atherosclerosis, 2013, 226, P398-407. (Fund No. 81070220, 81170278)

Paper 4: Xiaohua Yu#, Hailu Jiang#, Wujun Chen, Kai Yin, Guojun Zhao, Zhongcheng Mo, Xinping Ouyang, Yuncheng Lv, Zhisheng Jiang, Dawei Zhang, Chaoke Tang*. Interleukin-18 and interleukin-12 together downregulate ATP- binding cassette transporter A1 expression through the interleukin-18R/nuclear factor-кB signaling pathway in THP-1 macrophage-derived foam cells. Circulation Journal, 2012, 76, 1780-1791. (Fund No. 81070220, 81170278)

After investigation, papers 1, 2, 3, and 4 have problems such as improper manipulation of pictures and confusing use of pictures. Corresponding authors of papers 1, 2, 3, and 4 should be responsible for the above problems.

In addition, Tang Chaoke included paper 1 in his National Natural Science Foundation of China project (approval number 81770461) application and fund project (approval number 81370377) conclusion report, and paper 2 in his fund project (approval number 81570408, 81770461) application In the progress report and conclusion report of the book and fund project (approval number 81170278), the paper 3 was included in the application letter of the fund project (approval number 81570408, 81770461) and the progress report and conclusion report of the fund project (approval number 81170278), Include the paper 4 in the application form of the fund project (approval number 81370377, 81570408, 81770461), the progress report of the fund project (approval number 81070220, 81170278) and the conclusion report of the fund project (approval number 81070220), and the project application/ Responsible for the objective results of false information in the progress report/final report.

After deliberation at the 15th meeting of the 5th Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the approval of the 15th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the 40th "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Misconduct in Scientific Research of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects" Article 7, Article 46, and Article 40, revoke the Tang Chaoke National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Myocardin inhibits atherosclerosis and the targeted regulation mechanism of miR-1192 through the SRF/ABCA1 pathway" (approval number 81770461), " The role of HAT1 in promoting ABCA1 core histone acetylation in atherosclerosis and the targeting and regulation mechanism of miR-486" (approval number 81570408), "The role of ABCA1 methylation in atherosclerosis and miR-155 targeting Regulatory Mechanism" (approval number 81370377), recover the allocated funds for the above three projects, and cancel Tang Chaoke's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation qualification for 3 years (October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2025), Give Tang Chaoke a notice of criticism.

Notification on the improper manipulation of pictures and confusion in the use of pictures in the papers published by Sun Chenyou and others, and the processing results of false information in the project application and final report

The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into three papers published by Sun Chenyou of Wenzhou Medical University and others for alleged academic misconduct. The papers involved are as follows:

Paper 1: Tongtong Wang#, Xin Ye#, Wei Bian#, Zhichi Chen, Juanjuan Du, Mengyi Li, Peng Zhou, Huairui Cui, Yuqiang Ding, Shuangshuang Qi, Min Liao*, Chenyou Sun*. Allopregnanolone Modulates GABAAR-Dependent CaMKIIδ3 and BDNF to Protect SH-SY5Y Cells Against 6-OHDA-Induced Damage. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 2020, 13:569, 1-21. (marked with fund number 81671401)

Paper 2: Zhichi Chen#, Tongtong Wang#, Wei Bian#, Xin Ye, Mengyi Li, Juanjuan Du, Peng Zhou, Huairui Cui, Yuqiang Ding, Yanhua Ren, Shuangshuang Qi, Yuanyuan Yuan, Min Liao*, Chenyou Sun*. Allopregnanolone Restores the Tyrosine Hydroxylase-positive Neurons and Motor Performance in a 6-OHDA-injected Mouse Model. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics. 2020, 26, 1069-1082. (Fund No. 81671401, 81701812)

Paper 3: Ye Xin, Bian Wei, Li Mengyi, Wu Anting, Zhang Ting, Li Junwei, Zhou Peng, Cui Huairui, Sun Chenyou*. Effects of recombinant signal-binding proteins in the κJ region of immunoglobulins on the proliferation and differentiation of CD133-positive ependymal cells. Acta Anatomy. 2022, 53, 144-154. (Fund No. 81671401, 82171577)

After investigation, paper 1 and paper 2 had the problem of improper manipulation of pictures, and paper 3 had problems of improper manipulation of pictures and confusing use of pictures, and the corresponding author, Sun Chenyou, etc. should be responsible for the above problems.

In addition, Sun Chenyou included paper 1 in his fund project (approval number 82171577, application number 8207052667) application and fund project (approval number 81671401) concluding report, and paper 2 in his fund project (approval number 82171577) application In the concluding report of the fund project (approval number 81671401), it should also be responsible for the objective results of false information in the project application and the concluding report.

After deliberation at the 15th meeting of the 5th Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the approval of the 15th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the 40th "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Misconduct in Scientific Research of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects" Article 7, Article 46, and Article 40, revoked the Sun Chenyou National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Research on the Effect and Mechanism of Allopregnenolone in Promoting the New Generation of Dopaminergic Neurons in PD Mice" (approval number 81671401), "Notch /RBP-J acts on Prominin-1 to regulate CD133(+) ependymal cell regeneration and intervene in PD mice" (approval number 82171577), recovered the funds allocated for the above two projects, and canceled the Sun Chenyou National Natural Science Foundation of China project Application and participation qualifications for 2 years (October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2024), give Sun Chenyou a notice of criticism.

Notification on the problems of plagiarism and plagiarism in the papers published by Xu Juan and others, and unauthorized labeling of other National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, and the processing results of false information in the project application

The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China reviewed the paper "Juan Xu*, Hongtu Ma, Jing Luo, Xiaoping Huo, Xingbo Yao, Simin Yang. Spatial optimization mode of China's rural settlements based on quality-of-life theory. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019, 26, 13854-13866." (marked with fund numbers 51308048 and 51678058) and investigated for suspected academic misconduct.

After investigation, the paper has problems of plagiarizing other people's papers and labeling other people's National Natural Science Foundation of China without authorization. Xu Juan, the first author and corresponding author, should be responsible for the above problems.

In addition, Xu Juan included the paper in her application for a fund project (approval number 51978058), and she should also be responsible for the objective result of false information in the application for a fund project.

After deliberation at the 15th meeting of the 5th Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the approval of the 15th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the 40th "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Misconduct in Scientific Research of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects" Article 6, item 6 of Article 43, revoked Xu Juan's National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Research on Climate Adaptation Mechanism and Low Energy Consumption Construction Mode of Residential Houses in Qinba Mountain Area" (Approval No. 51978058), "Planning and Construction Strategy of Villages and Towns in Qinba Mountain Area "Research" (approval number 51308048), recover the allocated funds for the above two projects, cancel Xu Juan's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation in the application qualification for 3 years (October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2025), Give Xu Juan a notice of criticism.

Notification regarding plagiarism, repeated publication, and unauthorized use of other people's signatures in papers published by Zhang Kaifei, etc., and the processing results of false information in the project application

The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into 9 papers published by Zhang Kaifei of Henan Agricultural University and others for alleged academic misconduct. The papers involved are as follows:

Paper 1: Zhang Kaifei, Jin Gang. Experimental research on a method for predicting milling stability. Mechanical Transmission, 2016, 40(07): 180-183. (marked with fund number 51405343)

Paper 2: Zhang Kaifei, Jin Gang, Yu Yongchang, Wang Wanzhang, Li He, Xue Yanyan. A Fast Method for Predicting Milling Stability of Variable Helix Milling Cutter. Machine Tool and Hydraulics, 2015, 43(23): 83-85+94.

Paper 3: Zhang Kaifei, Li Baoqian, Jin Gang, Yu Yongchang*. A method to quickly predict the milling stability of plow body surfaces. Agricultural Mechanization Research, 2015, 37(08): 10-14+19.

Paper 4: Zhang Kaifei, Jin Gang, Yu Yongchang. Experimental Research on Recognition of Milling Force Coefficient of Variable Helix Milling Cutter. Tool Technology, 2015, 49(06): 18-22.

Paper 5: Zhang Kaifei, Jin Gang, He Yujing, Shi Jingzhao, Yu Yongchang*. Prediction Model of Plow Surface Milling Stability Based on ZOA Method. Journal of Zhengzhou University (Engineering Science), 2015, 36(03): 59-63."

Paper 6: Zhang Kaifei, Zheng Weiwei, Yu Yongchang, Wang Wanzhang, Li He, Xue Yanyan. Experimental Research on Milling Stability of Variable Pitch Milling Cutter. Modern Manufacturing Engineering, 2016(06): 129-132+145.

Paper 7: Zhang Kaifei, Li Xiangfu, Li Baoqian, Yu Yongchang*. Research on Stability Prediction of Plow Body Surface Milled by Variable Helix Milling Cutter. Agricultural Mechanization Research, 2015, 37(10): 68-71+75.

Paper 8: Zhang Kaifei, Ma Shibang, Zhang Kaichao, Yu Yongchang. Experimental Research on Milling Stability of Variable Helix Milling Cutter. Mechanical Design and Manufacturing, 2015(04):115-119.

Paper 9: Zhang Kaifei, Shi Zhiyong, Zhang Kaichao, Wang Lanfang, Yu Yongchang. Prediction Model of Milling Stability of Variable Helix Milling Cutter Based on ZOA Method. Coal Mining Machinery, 2015, 36(03): 103-105.

After investigation, the 9 papers involved in the report duplicated a large number of pictures in the papers published by others, and there was a problem of plagiarism. In addition, papers 1 and 8 also had the problem of repeated publication, and papers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 also had unauthorized Others agree that Zhang Kaifei and others should be responsible for the issue of unauthorized use of his signature.

In addition, Zhang Kaifei included the papers involved in his fund project application for many times (not funded), and he should also be responsible for the objective result of false information in the project application.

After deliberation at the 15th meeting of the 5th Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the approval of the 15th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the 40th "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Misconduct in Scientific Research of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects" Article 1, Item 1 of Article 42, and Item 1 of Article 43 cancel Zhang Kaifei's qualification to apply for and participate in the National Natural Science Foundation of China for 3 years (from October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2025), Give Zhang Kaifei a notice of criticism.

Notification on the results of dealing with Ma Yongbin and Zhu Zhiwei's problems such as asking and greeting during the project review period

The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into the suspected academic misconduct of Ma Yongbin and Zhu Zhiwei of Northwestern Polytechnical University .

After investigation, during the review period of the 2022 National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ma Yongbin and Zhu Zhiwei respectively drafted their own "review opinions" on their applications for the 2022 National Natural Science Foundation of China (application numbers 1227021065 and 1227021495), and passed the The e-mail is sent to the intermediary, and the intermediary is entrusted to forward it to a letter evaluation expert, and then the letter evaluation expert receives the "email evaluation opinion" sent by the intermediary WeChat. Ma Yongbin and Zhu Zhiwei violated the "National Natural Science Foundation of China Project Applicants and Participants Scientific Research Integrity Commitment Letter" by asking for entrustments and greetings.

After deliberation at the 15th meeting of the 5th Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the approval of the 15th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the 40th "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Misconduct in Scientific Research of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects" Item 1 of the four articles, the application of Ma Yongbin's National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Research on Efficient Calculation Method for Medium- and High-Frequency Vibration Response of Complex Structural Systems Containing Acoustic Black Hole Components" (application number 1227021065) was revoked, and Ma Yongbin's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation qualifications were cancelled3 Year (October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2025), give Ma Yongbin a notice of criticism.

Decided to revoke Zhu Zhiwei's National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Symplectic Method Research on Elastic Wave Polarization Coupling Topological Interface States of Grid Materials" in accordance with Article 44, Item 1 of the "National Natural Science Foundation Project Research Misconduct Investigation and Handling Measures" (Application No. 1227021495) to cancel Zhu Zhiwei's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation qualification for 3 years (October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2025), and give Zhu Zhiwei a notice of criticism.

Notification on the results of dealing with Song Shufeng's problems such as asking and greeting during the project review period

The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into Song Shufeng of Chongqing University for alleged academic misconduct.

After investigation, during the 2022 National Natural Science Foundation of China project review period, Song Shufeng sent WeChat to a number of scholars who he guessed might be review experts, requesting the 2022 National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Oxide electrolytes and electrolytes in solid-state batteries" to be applied for. / Electrode Interface Design Mechanism" (Approval No. 52272192), Song Shufeng had solicited and greeted behaviors, which violated the "National Natural Science Foundation of China Project Applicants and Participants Scientific Research Integrity Commitment".

After deliberation at the 15th meeting of the 5th Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the approval of the 15th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the 40th "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Misconduct in Scientific Research of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects" Item 1 of the four articles, cancel the Song Shufeng National Natural Science Foundation project "Research on Oxide Electrolyte and Electrolyte/Electrode Interface Design Mechanism in Solid State Batteries" (approval number 52272192), recover the allocated funds, cancel the Song Shufeng National Natural Science Foundation project application and Participate in the application qualification for 2 years (October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2024), and give Song Shufeng a notice of criticism.

Announcement on the results of the plagiarism problem in the Ma Yu National Natural Science Foundation of China project application

The Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China launched an investigation into Ma Yu of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine for alleged academic misconduct.

After investigation, Ma Yu used the content of other people's applications to declare the National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Crispld2 Expression and Protection Mechanism in Septic Mice Treated with Broad-spectrum Antibiotics" (application number 8220081379), and plagiarized other people's fund project applications Ma Yu should be responsible for the above-mentioned problems.

After deliberation at the 15th meeting of the 5th Supervision Committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the approval of the 15th executive meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022, it was decided to follow the 40th article of the "Measures for Investigation and Handling of Misconduct in Scientific Research of National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects" , withdrew the application of Ma Yu's National Natural Science Foundation of China project "Crispld2 Expression and Protection Mechanism in Septic Mice Treated with Broad-spectrum Antibiotics" (application number 8220081379), and canceled Ma Yu's National Natural Science Foundation of China project application and participation qualification 3 Year (October 9, 2022 to October 8, 2025), give Ma Yu a notice of criticism.