The article also reveals that Corchado has been involved in other questionable activities, such as owning a self-proclaimed "independent digital media outlet" and a video platform with its own cryptocurrency, where he advertises himself. He has also been associated with controversial academic journals and conferences known for their lax standards. Despite these allegations, Corchado maintains his innocence and continues his campaign for the rector position.
Key takeaways:
- Professor Juan Manuel Corchado, the only candidate for rector of the University of Salamanca, has been accused of enhancing his resume with tricks such as publishing insubstantial documents and citing his own work excessively.
- Corchado has been found to have lied multiple times in his defense, including claiming that documents with thousands of self-citations were just class exercises and that he deleted these documents when he realized they were boosting his resume.
- Corchado's practices have been criticized by other academics, with some calling for blank votes in the upcoming election as a sign of protest.
- Despite the controversy, Corchado continues to maintain a high profile, with public appearances and projects involving significant amounts of public funds.