ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN RESEARCH AND PUBLISHING: ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Keywords:
Research integrity, Academic publishing ethics, Fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (FFP), Predatory journals, Responsible conduct of research (RCR), Peer review ethics, Publish or perish cultureAbstract
Academic integrity is not only crucial in coursework and assessment but also in research and publishing, where the stakes are higher and the consequences of misconduct can be long-lasting. Integrity in research ensures that findings are accurate, reliable, and trustworthy, while ethical publishing practices safeguard the credibility of the academic record. This article explores the key principles of academic integrity in research and publishing, the most common forms of misconduct such as fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and predatory publishing, as well as institutional and global responses. It also highlights strategies for researchers to uphold ethical standards and maintain the credibility of their scholarly contributions.
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