Full Description
This book provides an overview of conducting ethical and rigorous research with an emphasis on key topics, including informed consent, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest. Not only do the chapters cover various forms of academic misconduct, but they also provide practical guides on how to avoid these pitfalls. Additionally, it also addresses issues related to plagiarism and includes information on the ethical use of AI tools. Further chapters highlight ethical practices, accurate reporting, collaboration, and predatory publishing. A separate chapter delves into robust strategies and policies to combat misconduct and preserve integrity. The book is supplemented with real-world case studies and provides recommendations on academic integrity and research misconduct.
The book is relevant for students, researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals alike, helping them understand the importance of research integrity.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Research and Academic Integrity.- Chapter 2: Research Ethics and Ethical Behavior in Research.- Chapter 3: Contravenes of Academic Integrity.- Chapter 4: Plagiarism Prevention.-Chapter 5: Responsible Scholar.-Chapter 6: Predatory Dissemination of Research Findings.- Chapter 7: Case Studies of Research Misconduct.- Chapter 8: Strategies to Tackle Research Misconduct.- Chapter 9: Role of Policies in Preserving Research and Academic Integrity.-Chapter 10: Developing a Culture of Integrity Amongst Students and Academics Importance of a Culture of Integrity in Research.- Chapter 11: Conclusion and Future Directions in Research Integrity.
