Institutional Protection in Academia: Documented Misconduct and Systemic Failures (2015-2025)

Institutional Protection in Academia: Documented Misconduct and Systemic Failures (2015-2025) | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 15 May 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Institutional Protection in Academia: Documented Misconduct and Systemic Failures (2015-2025) Author : Faruk Alpay 0009-0009-2207-6528 [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174733532.25541600/v1 147 views 95 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract This research article investigates a series of documented cases between 2015 and 2025 where academic institutions failed to dismiss faculty members despite substantiated allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, or scientific misconduct. Drawing from legal filings, investigative journalism, and university records across the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, and beyond, the study reveals recurring institutional patterns of protection: minimal sanctions, secrecy, retaliation against whistleblowers, and prioritization of reputation over accountability. The findings highlight systemic failures in self-governance and call for independent oversight and cultural reform in academia. 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