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It is used for the taxonomy of the spectrum of initiatives that soon will be made available at The Embassy of Good Science. The checklist can also be used by stakeholders to assess and improve their initiatives themselves, or by others who plan to implement an existing initiative, for example which they found in the spectrum on The Embassy! +
As other courses designed by The INTEGRITY Project, this course is vitally important as current approaches to teaching research ethics and integrity are seen by many as insufficient to deal with the complex and changing world of research and its impacts. +
The extent of image manipulation in science is greater than previously perceived, with approximately 4% of the published papers containing some form of image duplication (Bik et al, 2016). This highlights a need for comprehensive training of editors and scientists on recognizing image manipulations.
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Bik EM, Casadevall A, Fang FC. The Prevalence of Inappropriate Image Duplication in Biomedical Research Publications. mBio. 2016 Jun 7;7(3):e00809-16. doi: 10.1128/mBio.00809-16. PMID: 27273827;PMCID: PMC4941872. +
This is a factual story that highlights how new image meta-analysis methods could help to find contaminated scientific literature. +
Image manipulation is just another form of fabrication or falsification. As such, it has to be considered as much as a form of misconduct. Raising awareness about this practice within the scientific community, especially among young researchers, is an important preventive measure. +
Research institutions and individual researchers must conduct research ethically and in accordance with normative demands by both the academic system and society. A strong research ethics governance structure strengthens responsibility and trust in science. +
Academic journals, similarly to academic institutions and individual researchers, strive for recognition, esteem and resources. This case is important because it provides an explanation of how, despite the similarities of these two incidents (in both case A & B, the journals dramatically improved their JIF as a result of a single published article), there were two very different outcomes (in case A, the journal was revoked for the following year, whilst in case B, there were no adverse consequences for the journal). To quote the paper’s stated importance of the case, these two incidents indicate the ‘possible flaws in the citation indexes and the review process’ (p.100-1)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000001-QINU`"'.
The paper discusses individuals’ and institutions’ motivations for publishing but also the dangers of the pressures to publish. Furthermore, it considers the value, but also the flaws, of the citation index systems. Finally, it provides some examples of good editorial practices and recommendations for responding to such flaws.
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David Goodstein, professor of physics, presents this case with an interesting discussion of several points, including some common 'danger factors' usually present in cases of research misconduct and lessons to be learnt. +
It shows that seniority does not necessarily indicate reliability. +
Scientific values: Ethical guidelines and procedures' is important because it ensures credibility and trust in research by providing both preventive and corrective guidance. It prevents misconduct by educating researchers on standards, and offers frameworks for addressing violations fairly. In today’s interconnected research environment, having shared ethical codes strengthens international collaboration and consistency. For governments, institutions, and the public, this document demonstrates commitment to transparency, fairness, and societal responsibility. It is not just a guideline but a foundation for safeguarding the reliability of research outcomes. +
The outcome of such research affects the lives of many patiens who use the SSRI's. +
It shows that even when there is a protocol for trials involving human subjects, experiments can go terribly wrong. +
Research institutions, supervisors, and mentors have an important role when it comes to research integrity. Responsible supervision and leadership is necessary to ensure responsible socialization of supervisees into research, engage leaders into research integrity as well as to foster responsible research practices. Supervisors, mentors and leaders can benefit from support from their research institutions in providing responsible supervision and leadership. This guideline presents a set of recommendations to research institutions on improving their institutional supervision structures and giving support to PhD-students and supervisors in developing their supervision skills and give institutions more tools to value responsible leadership. This infographic consists of recommendations on improving institutional support structures for PhD students, supervisors, and leaders. The infographic gives an overview of the key recommendations. The guidelines provide information relevant for research officers, trainers, managers, and coordinators, as well as deans, rectors and other institutional leaders +
Education and training are needed to raise awareness about research integrity and provide stakeholders with the required tools to promote responsible research practices. +
This first set of policy briefs is important because it operationalizes the concept of trust in science by turning abstract ideals like transparency, accountability, and responsiveness into concrete, evidence-informed policy guidance. Through co-creation and stakeholder engagement, the briefs help ensure that science policy is more attuned to societal values and concerns, not just expert agendas. Such alignment is crucial to counter growing skepticism and distrust toward scientific institutions. Furthermore, the recommendations provided can guide decision-makers, funders, and institutions in embedding trust-enhancing practices into research governance. In doing so, the briefs help lay the groundwork for more legitimate, resilient, and socially robust science policy in the future. +
Scientific research with participation of human beings should be done ethically. Recruiting procedures of the subjects, research oversight, adequate clinical care, and informed consent are of particular importance. +
The IPSP Guidelines are important because they support the professionalisation and quality of Diamond Open Access publishing a model of scholarly communication that removes paywalls for authors and readers alike. By offering structured, standards-aligned guidance, the document helps institutional publishers enhance credibility, efficiency, and sustainability, making it easier for them to adopt best practices and meet stakeholders’ expectations. This strengthens equitable, cost-free publishing pathways that resist commercial pay-to-publish barriers, contributing to more inclusive and open scholarly communication across Europe. The Guidelines also underpin tools and services available in the DIAMAS ecosystem, enabling ongoing improvement and wider uptake of Diamond OA. +
The glossary is useful for clarifying meaning of terms and concepts in the context of research integrity. +
Integrity Games - a research based learning platform on academic integrity aimed at undergraduate university students +
Integrity Games is developed for academic integrity training for university students – primarily students on year 1-3 of their education. It is most likely relevant for more advanced students as well.
The general aim of Integrity Games is to develop knowledge and begin developing academic integrity, by engaging students in reflections of realistic <dfn data-id="23" tabindex="0">dilemmas</dfn> involving academic integrity. The cases cover three general topics central to academic integrity:
# Citation practice, including avoiding <dfn data-id="16" tabindex="0">plagiarism</dfn> and <dfn data-id="21" tabindex="0">self-plagiarism</dfn>
# Collaboration and getting help on individual assignments
# Collecting, analyzing and reporting data
The tool contains one or more cases under each topic presenting the student with <dfn data-id="23" tabindex="0">dilemmas</dfn> and common grey area issues in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
While examples of severe <dfn data-id="14" tabindex="0">misconduct</dfn> – such as <dfn data-id="16" tabindex="0">plagiarism</dfn> and <dfn data-id="4" tabindex="0">fabrication</dfn> of data – are included in the cases, the main focus is on the grey area issues where research shows that students are most often in doubt about the appropriate course of action.
For each of the above mentioned topics, Integrity Games aims to contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills listed below.
Items marked with * are considered the primary aims and the games’ efficacy towards these aims has been tested in a randomized controlled experiment.
* Knowledge of the core values and principles of academic integrity and how they are applied*
* Knowledge of common grey zones and the reasons why they are “grey”*
* Knowledge of what is strictly forbidden
* Skills in identifying academic integrity aspects of a given situation
* Skills in identifying actions that are in accordance with each of the core principles of academic interity
* Competences in weighing actions according to multiple values, principles, and groups*
* Competences in assessing the interplay between the ethically good practice and epistemically good in concrete cases.
In addition, the tool aims to contribute to the following motivational aims:
* Motivation to develop further AI knowledge skills and competences (positive nudging)*
* Acceptance of core values and principles under academic and research integrity
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Many of the academic integrity issues students face – such as freeriding in group work or handling deviating data - are not covered by the local disciplinary rules, and even if they are, the interpretation of the rules may be context dependent.
Navigating grey zones therefore requires attention to context and reflection on the broader aims of higher education.
Integrity Games encourages this through engaging and realistic cases drawn from a major study on the integrity issues commonly faced by undergraduate students in Europe. +
