The consequences of data plagiarism in nanotechnology can be severe:
Legal Issues: Plagiarism can lead to legal disputes and financial penalties. Professional Reputation: Researchers found guilty of plagiarism can suffer damage to their professional reputation and career prospects. Retraction of Papers: Journals may retract plagiarized papers, leading to loss of credibility for the authors. Loss of Funding: Funding agencies may withdraw support for researchers involved in plagiarism.
