How to Cultivate Research Integrity

This timely book presents an essential guide to research integrity, grounded in the realities of contemporary research practice. Expert contributors explore the core practices and conceptual foundations of research integrity, including institutional, educational and regulatory structures that support responsible conduct.Adopting a holistic view of the research ecosystem, the book addresses how integrity is cultivated in everyday academic life through mentoring, peer review, supportive environments, fairness in collaboration and transparent authorship practices. Contributors survey the most pressing modern challenges, including responsible use of generative AI and the relationship between integrity and academic freedom. In doing so, they move beyond assessing misconduct to demonstrate how genuine integrity is cultivated. Implementing a practice-oriented approach, the book illustrates how research integrity is not merely the responsibility of individuals or specialists, but a shared duty among academics, professional organisations and institutions.How to Cultivate Research Integrity is an important read for scholars and students engaging with all forms of research. It is also a beneficial resource for educators, managers and support staff seeking practical insights to improving research integrity.