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Researchers Amass Dataset of Over 18,700 Ads Selling Research Paper Authorships

Researchers have compiled the largest dataset of advertisements offering authorships on fake or low-quality research papers. The ads, posted by seven paper mills between March 2020 and early April 2026, reveal a global market for academic fraud targeting specific regions. Costs f…