Description

by Amani Khalil Abu-Shaheen (ed.), Muaawia Ahmed Hamza (ed.), Sumayyia Marar (ed.)

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.