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Research integrity: Commission for Research Integrity

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There’s no clear-cut definition of research integrity, nor do we have a list of 'does and don’ts' that apply for all researchers, in all …

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Research integrity: ALLEA code – European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

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The ALLEA code

The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, is better known in the research community as the “ALLEA code”, simply because it …

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Research integrity: reasons to care

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Why you should care about research integrity

Research integrity is part of quality assurance in research. Doing the right thing always improves quality and it …

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Research integrity: what is it about?

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(Research) Integrity

Integrity is about

doing the right things
doing things right
all of this at the right time
regardless of whether no …

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Research integrity: trending topic – paper mills

This section draws on:

the relevant web pages of COPE concerning the paper mill phenomenon. https://publicationethics.org/publishers-perspective-paper-mills + related resources as mentioned on this page.

https://www.wiley.com/network/journaleditors/latest-content/how-can-editors-detect-manuscripts-and-publications-from-paper-mills

https://www.enago.com/academy/paper-mills-a-rising-concern-in-the-academic-community/

Current topics are often new and knowledge is subject to further development or deepening. This tip was prepared on the basis of the relevant …

Research integrity: the Mind the GAP podcast series

The principles of research integrity are the guiding values in research but applying them in everyday research practice is not always easy.

Get inspired by the experiences of fellow researchers, from PhD students to senior academics, in the podcast series VLIR Mind the GAP - Integrity insights.

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Research integrity: the 'slippery slope' from good to bad

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The continuum from good to bad

Research integrity is part of researchers’ professional responsibility and inherently connected to what researchers do (or not) in a …

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Research integrity: a suspicion of violation– what to do?

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We can situate research practices on a continuum from good to bad. Bad research practices include misconduct or fraud, on the one hand, and …

Research integrity & ethics

GenAI: Translating Research Integrity into Responsible (Gen)AI Use

As a member of Ghent University, you are expected to demonstrate (research) integrity. (Gen)AI may not be used to infringe upon or to justify any violation of research integrity. Researchers must also take all necessary precautions to prevent unintentional violations.

The four fundamental principles for (Gen)AI use in accordance with … Read more

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Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 3 (of 7): the good researcher

This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background.

Knowledge clip 3: the good researcher

In the exercise ‘the good researcher’ the trainees identify the characteristics of a good researcher. …

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 1 (of 7): the basics

This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background.

Knowledge clip 1: the basics

Knowledge clip 1 is a general and rather theoretical introduction about what research integrity is, and …

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 4 (of 7): the lab

This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background.

Knowledge clip 4: the lab

This clip contains the exercise “The lab – who and what“. The movie and roleplay “The …

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 7 (of 7): closure

This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background.

Knowledge clip 7: closure

This clip gives some inspiration on how to close or wrap up a workshop or class on …

Authorship: what is the Ghent University policy?

Authorship

Authorship is related to the actual contribution someone makes to a scientific publication.

Various stakeholders in science (research institutions, faculties, funders, publishers, journals, etc.) have developed standards to regulate this aspect of scholarly publishing.

Authorship is an important (co-)factor for the academic impact and reputation of individual researchers …

Authorship: authorship roles (contribution disclosure – author(ship) contribution statements)

Authorship

Recognition for a person's effective contribution to a scholarly publication is done primarily through the inclusion, or not, of the names of (individual) contributors on a (more or less) limited list of names associated with that publication.

The place on this list determines in most cases the "importance" of …

Authorship: conditions to be included as an author

The conditions

Researchers who contribute significantly to the creation of the publication are added to the authors list.

This involves 4 (cumulative!) conditions:

a significant contribution to the design of the research, relevant data collection, its analysis, and/ or interpretation;
drafting and/or critical reviewing the publication;
approval of the final …

EU Funding: How do I address research integrity in my Horizon Europe proposal?

This tip* provides guidance on how to deal with research integrity when writing a Horizon Europe grant proposal. 

It has been compiled from the following sources containing more extensive information:

European Commission, Horizon Europe Programme Guide (contains a dedicated section on ethics and integrity, n° 12, p. 23-28)   
European …

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Research integrity: attending training – in-depth training (dilemma training)

Adhering to the principles of research integrity is crucial for the quality and reliability of research. To take on that role in a conscious and proper way, developing your research skills (and thus following training) is very important.

For this reason, Ghent University offers training for all its employees, …

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Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 5 (of 7): the dilemma game

This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background.

Knowledge clip 5: the dilemma game

The Dilemma Game has been developed by Erasmus University Rotterdam to stimulate awareness of research …

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 6 (of 7): the middle position

This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background. Knowledge clip 6: the middle position

One of the most interesting and meaningful things to do in a research integrity training …

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 2 (of 7): the trainer perspective

This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background.

Knowledge clip 2: the trainer perspective

In order to make a successful training module, stand-alone or as part of another course, …

Delivering research integrity training: 7 knowledge clips for trainers and teachers

The knowledge clips on delivering training in research integrity: a series of 7 clips for (future) trainers and teachers

In total there are 7 knowledge clips available. They are all in English.

Knowledge clip 1 - presentation: the basics

Knowledge clip 2 - presentation: the trainer's perspective

Knowledge clip 3 …

Research Integrity: attending training - the basics (online training tool Mind the GAP)

Adhering to the principles of research integrity is crucial for the quality and reliability of research. To take on that role in a conscious and proper way, developing your research skills (and thus attending training) is very important.

For this reason, Ghent University offers training for all its employees, ranging …

Research integrity & ethics

GenAI: Overview of information about (Gen)AI at Ghent University

There is a good chance that you will come into contact with (gen)AI in the context of your research. Perhaps you want to use (gen)AI to support your research? Perhaps you want to study (gen)AI or a specific application for your research? Or maybe you want to develop (Gen)AI yourself? …

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Research integrity & ethics

DMPonline.be: sign in via ORCID

This tip explains in which situations you might want to sign into and use DMPonline.be via ORCID, and how to do this.

For more general information on how to use the planning tool DMPonline.be, check out the following tips:

On drafting a data management plan (DMP)

On …

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DMPonline.be: How do I write a Data Management Plan?

DMPonline.be is an online tool to help Ghent University researchers write an effective Data Management Plan (DMP). This tip explains how to use this tool.

What is a DMP?

A Data Management Plan is a formal document that specifies how research data will be handled both during and after a …

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Belangenconflicten in onderzoek: hoe te vermijden?

Wat is een belangenconflict?

De Gedragscode Belangenconflicten (verder gedragscode) bepaalt de invulling van en omgang met daadwerkelijke, vermoedelijke of potentiële belangenconflicten aan de UGent (RVB 8/3/24).

Elk personeelslid heeft de plicht om bij het uitvoeren van taken of activiteiten te handelen in het beste belang van de universiteit (art. 5, …

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Citing: how to

When you copy literal phrasings of another author (or your own, previous work), you're citing another text. Some quick guidelines:

Always use quotation marks: "..."
Refer to the source immediately after the citation
If you use a footnote reference style, also add the page number
Is it a citation …

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Write

Name change as a researcher: how do you do that?

You want your research to be easily found based on your name. For some of us, this is not self-evident: the name we used at the start of our academic career might not be the one we actually use or the one we want others to use. As a …

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Publish

FINPRO: what funding exists for researchers at Ghent University?

Use the intranet section Find funding to navigate the possibilities.

Keep up to date with calls and other funding news via the electronic newsletter BOZI.

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Research integrity: Commission for Research Integrity

Research integrity: ALLEA code – European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

Research integrity: reasons to care

Research integrity: what is it about?

Research integrity: trending topic – paper mills

Research integrity: the Mind the GAP podcast series

Research integrity: the 'slippery slope' from good to bad

Research integrity: a suspicion of violation– what to do?

GenAI: Translating Research Integrity into Responsible (Gen)AI Use

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 3 (of 7): the good researcher

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 1 (of 7): the basics

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 4 (of 7): the lab

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 7 (of 7): closure

Authorship: what is the Ghent University policy?

Authorship: authorship roles (contribution disclosure – author(ship) contribution statements)

Authorship: conditions to be included as an author

EU Funding: How do I address research integrity in my Horizon Europe proposal?

Research integrity: attending training – in-depth training (dilemma training)

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 5 (of 7): the dilemma game

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 6 (of 7): the middle position

Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 2 (of 7): the trainer perspective

Delivering research integrity training: 7 knowledge clips for trainers and teachers

Research Integrity: attending training - the basics (online training tool Mind the GAP)

GenAI: Overview of information about (Gen)AI at Ghent University

DMPonline.be: sign in via ORCID

DMPonline.be: How do I write a Data Management Plan?

Belangenconflicten in onderzoek: hoe te vermijden?

Citing: how to

Name change as a researcher: how do you do that?

FINPRO: what funding exists for researchers at Ghent University?

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