Title Family without kinship – the pluralism of European regulatory research integrity systems and its implications /
Authors Videnoja, K ; Tauginienė, L ; Löfström, E
DOI 10.1080/08989621.2024.2345710
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Is Part of Accountability in research.. Philadelphia, Pa : Taylor & Francis Group. 2025, vol. Early Access, iss. Early Access, p. 1-22.. ISSN 0898-9621. eISSN 1545-5815
Keywords [eng] research integrity ; regulation ; research integrity training ; normative ; pluralism
Abstract [eng] This paper investigates the differences and similarities between European regulatory research integrity systems. The data collection process involved gathering information from public sources. A total of 27 European countries were included in the comprehensive dataset. Three determinants were examined: the legal structure of national research integrity regulation, the presence of national research integrity guidelines, and the provision of research integrity training by national research integrity offices. Qualitative content analysis was employed to identify relevant differences in national research integrity systems and the work of national research integrity offices. The findings suggest that the functions and powers of research integrity offices in Europe vary significantly, and there is extensive variation in the legal status and functions of national research integrity systems. We identify the major implications arising from these differences and explore what the challenges for harmonization of the European research integrity systems are. Our findings highlight the need for promoting dialogue between actors on an international level.
Published Philadelphia, Pa : Taylor & Francis Group
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2025
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