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A spokesman for the University of Tokyo said that the graduates involved entered the Institute of International Intelligence (III/GSII) of the University of Tokyo in 2008 and started their doctoral studies. They submitted their doctoral thesis on June 38, 20 12, which made a comparative analysis of Chinese and Japanese newspapers. At that time, the paper went through a strict review procedure, and a review team composed of four senior professors from Tokyo University and/kloc-0 professors from other schools reviewed and discussed the paper. But I didn't find anything wrong with the paper at that time. This student received his Ph.D. in March, 20 13.
According to the University of Tokyo, in 20 14 12, researchers from other universities began to contact the University of Tokyo, questioning the standardization and originality of the citation. 20 15 Tokyo university began to re-investigate the papers. The lineup of this investigation committee is even larger, including four in-service professors and 1 honorary professors from three colleges of Tokyo University, and 1 lawyers also participated in the investigation. The investigation began in June, 20 15 and ended in February, 20 16, with a final conclusion.
According to the official announcement, the investigation Committee of the University of Tokyo found the author's "misconduct" after investigating and asking relevant people. At present, the University of Tokyo has given the tutor a warning and other sanctions when the doctoral student submitted his thesis.
The spokesman said that although the specific investigation process includes which links need to be confirmed to the college, it is certain that during the investigation process, the investigation Committee had at least two conversations with the students involved. During the conversation, the student admitted his misconduct, but denied that he did it out of malice or on purpose. In addition, during the investigation, the students involved had two opportunities to appeal, both of which were unsuccessful.
According to the University of Tokyo, after going through the necessary procedures, the University of Tokyo made a decision on1October 24th, 20 1 165438, which was a "final decision" and there was no room for further appeal.
In response to this matter, Yojiro Ishii, vice president of the University of Tokyo, said: "It is very regrettable that the faculty and students will be thoroughly educated in scientific research ethics, and the whole school will do its utmost to prevent such things from happening again."