A growing concern in the scientific community is the emergence of pseudo-researchers who manipulate genuine scientists for their own gain, often through unscrupulous means. These impostors propose research topics to legitimate experts, feigning interest and ignorance, only to exploit the fruits of their labor. Once the genuine researchers invest their time, expertise, and resources, the pseudo-researchers claim ownership of the work, echoing the deceitful tactics of the tempter in the Garden of Eden.

This unethical behavior undermines the integrity of scientific inquiry and raises important questions:

How can the scientific community safeguard against such exploitation

What measures can be taken to protect intellectual property and ensure that genuine researchers receive the recognition they deserve?

Can we develop more effective mechanisms for vetting collaborators and validating research proposals to prevent these predatory practices?