Academic Integrity: The Basis for Quality and Development of Science

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When carrying out scientific and publishing activities, every scientist must adhere to the principles of academic integrity. Today we will consider the main values ​​and principles of academic integrity.

Academic Integrity: The Basis for Quality and Development of Science

Academic integrity is the foundation on which high quality scientific research and the development of science in general are based. It encompasses the principles of honesty, transparency and responsibility in scientific activity, ensuring trust in scientific results and mutual respect among researchers.


What is academic integrity?
Academic integrity is a set of values, ethical principles and rules based on them, defined by law, which should be followed by subjects of academic activity and participants in the educational process during training, teaching, scientific belize phone numbers or creative activity in order to ensure confidence in the results of training and scientific or creative achievements. The definition is specified in the Law of Ukraine "On Education" and in the new Draft Law of Ukraine "On Academic Integrity" .

Subjects of academic activity

What does maintaining academic integrity entail?
Pedagogical, scientific-pedagogical and scientific workers:

references to sources of information in case of using ideas, developments, statements, information
compliance with copyright and related rights legislation
provision of reliable information about research methods and results, sources of information used and own pedagogical (scientific, pedagogical, creative) activities
monitoring compliance with academic integrity by education applicants
objective assessment of learning outcomes

For education seekers:

independent completion of educational assignments, assignments for current and final monitoring of learning outcomes (for individuals with special educational needs, this requirement is applied taking into account their individual needs and capabilities)
references to sources of information in case of using ideas, developments, statements, information
compliance with copyright and related rights legislation
provision of reliable information about the results of one's own educational (scientific, creative) activities, the research methods used and sources of information

Let us consider the basic principles and values ​​of academic integrity, which were proposed in the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Academic Integrity” .


Core Values ​​of Academic Integrity

Honesty
Honesty of participants in the educational process and scientists towards themselves and other people, educational institutions and scientific institutions in relation to education seekers, colleagues and partners.


Trust
Trust in the academic performance of others, particularly that these performances have been obtained fairly and in accordance with established rules and standards.


Respect for honor and dignity
Respect for the honour and dignity of oneself and other members of the academic community, in particular by solving problems without compromising one's own values, valuing diversity of opinion and respecting the intellectual property of others.