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This website is an independent publisher. We are not the organisers of the Brazilian Meeting on Research Integrity, Science and Publication Ethics or any other conference. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of any university, journal, publisher, funding agency, ethics committee, research integrity office, government body or professional association, including COPE.
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Our articles describe general principles and widely accepted good practice. They are not formal ethics guidance, legal advice or an official interpretation of any institution’s, funder’s or journal’s policy. Rules on authorship, data sharing, AI use, conflicts of interest and research ethics differ between institutions, countries, disciplines and journals.
Before making decisions about your research, publication or a possible misconduct concern, please follow the policies of your institution and the journal involved, and speak with your supervisor, ethics committee, research integrity office or the journal’s editors.
Policies on Artificial Intelligence Change Quickly
Guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in research and publishing is developing rapidly. Journals, publishers, universities and funders update their policies often, and different organisations may take very different positions. Our articles on AI reflect the situation as we understand it at the time of writing and may not include the most recent changes.
Always check the current policy of the specific journal, publisher or institution before using AI tools in your research, writing or peer review, and disclose AI use where required.
AI Detection and Plagiarism Tools
Our articles may discuss AI detection tools and plagiarism checkers. These tools have limitations and can produce false positives and false negatives. Our content does not endorse any particular tool and should not be used to accuse anyone of misconduct. Any concern should be handled through a fair, formal process.
Discussion of Misconduct Cases
Some articles discuss well-known cases of research misconduct, retractions or fraud. These discussions are based on published retraction notices, official reports and reliable public sources, and they are included for educational purposes. Being named in a retraction or investigation does not always mean that a person committed misconduct, as many retractions are caused by honest error. We do not make new allegations against any individual.
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Predatory and Questionable Journals
Articles about predatory, hijacked or questionable journals explain general warning signs. We do not maintain an official list of such journals, and the mention or absence of a journal in our content is not a judgement about it. Journal practices can change over time. Researchers should check journals carefully using trusted indexes and the advice of librarians or supervisors.
Statistics and Research Findings
Figures about retractions, misconduct rates, peer review and publishing trends come from published studies and databases. These figures can differ between sources and change as new data is released. Please confirm important figures with the original source before using them in your own work.
Country and Discipline Differences
Research integrity frameworks are not the same everywhere. Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other regions each have their own codes, funding rules and procedures for handling misconduct. Different academic fields also have their own traditions about authorship order, data sharing and acceptable use of tools. Our articles describe general principles and may not match the exact rules in your country or discipline.
Examples and Templates
Some articles include sample statements, such as example AI disclosure wording, authorship contribution lists or conflict of interest declarations. These are simplified examples to help readers understand the idea. They are not official templates. Always use the wording and format required by the journal or institution you are working with.
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