Paper mills are becoming more sophisticated, threatening the integrity of research and trust in science.
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Frontiers | Research integrity
Frontiers | Research integrity

Research integrity in the age of AI is a shared challenge that calls for international cooperation.
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Frontiers | Research integrity
Frontiers | Research integrity
Criticism Must Respect Institutions: CJI: The CJI stressed that professional ethics must guide lawyers' conduct both inside and outside the courtroom.
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How can researchers harness the power of AI without compromising research integrity?
AI can support research, but it doesn't remove a researcher's ... Show more
Prioritise patient safety over profit, pharmacists tell drug marketers: Pharmaceutical industry leaders have urged sales and marketing professionals to put ...
healthwise.punchng.com/prioritise-patient-safety-over-profit-pharmacists-tell-drug-marketers/

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Trust in science is a shared responsibility. From researchers and publishers to journalists, we all have a role to play in protecting it.
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Protecting the integrity of science takes more than rigorous standards. It takes the people and expertise to uphold them.
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Frontiers | Research integrity
Frontiers | Research integrity

Trust in science doesn't happen by chance. It is built through rigorous standards, transparency and accountability.
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GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2026 | Full Schedule: GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2026 | GW Publishing
GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2026 | Full Schedule: GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2026 | GW Publishing
How IITs, other top institutions handle exam malpractice | Expert Explains: For engineering Institutions of National Importance, the challenge is to uphold ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/iit-exam-malpractice-rules-student-welfare-fair-inquiry-10930764/

Sharjah schools introduce new AI rules: What changes for homework and exams?
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-schools-introduce-new-ai-rules-what-changes-for-homework-and-exams

What’s the biggest risk of using AI in research?
Lack of transparency, according to 36% of respondents to our recent poll ... Show more
AI in research: why we need to stop treating every AI-related issue as misconduct
AI in research: why we need to stop treating every AI-related issue as misconduct
Education: Health services depend on having right workers in place — researcher Kaddu
newvision.co.ug/category/education/health-services-depend-on-having-right-worker-NV_242630_102026

BREAKING: Fake Professorship: ARISE News bars Anthony Kila from its programmes: ARISE News has permanently barred political analyst Anthony Kila from its ...
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Frontiers is joining Open Access Australasia for its #OAWeek 2026 webinar series on The Cost of Knowledge, through 29 October ... Show more
Frontiers' approach to quality
Frontiers' approach to quality
Exam malpractice protocols: Academic integrity depends on clear rules for invigilators, fair evidence handling, and institutional support to protect honest ... Show more
Exam malpractice: Why institutions need clear protocols for invigilators
Exam malpractice: Why institutions need clear protocols for invigilators
CJN, AGF, NBA president charges SANs on upholding ethics, earning public trust: They gave the admonition on Monday at the Supreme Court’s opening of the ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/916508-cjn-agf-nba-president-charges-sans-on-upholding-ethics-earning-public-trust.html

Chinese sisters’ 86-page expose accuses PhD supervisor of affair with dad, academic misconduct
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3366842/chinese-sisters-86-page-expose-accuses-phd-supervisor-affair-dad-academic-misconduct

Ex-senator demands full disclosure, restitution over Kila’s fake degrees: Former senator Babafemi Ojudu has asked Anthony Kila to come clean, withdraw any ...
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The university said it took the decision in line with its commitment to “academic integrity, transparency, and the highest standards of institutional ... Show more
Fake Professorship: Michael and Cecilia Ibru University suspends Anthony Kila
Fake Professorship: Michael and Cecilia Ibru University suspends Anthony Kila
Greek lawyers turn to TikTok, Instagram, raising professional ethics concerns: Greek lawyers are increasingly turning to platforms like TikTok and Instagram to ...
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/society-in-depth/1317140/greek-lawyers-turn-to-tiktok-instagram-raising-professional-ethics-concerns/

CCC to Host “Publisher Strategies for Navigating the AI Value Chain” at Frankfurt Book Fair
copyright.com/blog/publisher-strategies-navigating-ai-value-chain-fbf/

Vice Chancellor speaks on Anthony Kila’s fake professorship: More than 24 hours after PREMIUM TIMES raised questions over Anthony Kila’s professorship ...
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Overwhelming Cheating: In a comment on an earlier post, a professor suggested as a topic for discussion, “Academic integrity violations becoming commonplace ...
dailynous.com/2026/09/30/overwhelming-cheating/

NSCDC warns officers against extortion, rights abuse in Anambra: The NSCDC Commandant in Anambra State, Olatunde Maku, has warned personnel to desist from ...
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Paper mills are becoming more sophisticated, threatening the integrity of research and trust in science.
At Frontiers, our dedicated Research Integrity ... Show more
Frontiers | Research integrity
Frontiers | Research integrity

How can researchers harness the power of AI without compromising research integrity?
AI can support research, but it doesn't remove a researcher's ... Show more
Protecting the integrity of science takes more than rigorous standards. It takes the people and expertise to uphold them.
At Frontiers ... Show more
Frontiers | Research integrity
Frontiers | Research integrity

Background
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into higher education has transformed academic practices and ...
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After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee's method flouts medical ethics
npr.org/2026/09/30/nx-s1-5981250/tennessee-execution-tony-carruthers-christa-pike-medical-ethics-lethal-injection

STM Dinner & Conference 2026 | Frankfurt, 5-6 October: Join the STM community at the Westin Grand Frankfurt, right before the Frankfurt Book Fair — welcome ...
stm-assoc.org/events/stm-dinner-conference-2026-frankfurt/

Is AI Flooding Medical Journals With 'Meaningless' Research?: 'It's not fraudulent, and it's not really slop,' one expert says
medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/123133

Last year, a student displayed ChatGPT proudly on the screen at his graduation ceremony at the University of California, Los Angeles ... Show more
The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
Week four panic? Here's how to turn your Gemini free trial into an academic comeback
androidpolice.com/gemini-study-tricks-mid-semester/

OpinionProtect integrity of our universities by all means: Universities have a responsibility to rigorously verify admissions, examinations, research ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558411/protect-integrity-of-our-universities-by-all-means
Lagos pushes AI integration in public service: The Lagos State Government has called for greater integration of artificial intelligence in public financial ...
punchng.com/lagos-pushes-ai-integration-in-public-service/

OpinionAcademic papers are not up for sale or for decorations: The controversy over Didmus Barasa’s academic qualifications highlights the need for transparent ...
standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001558141/academic-papers-are-not-up-for-sale-or-for-decorations
Boston cans reparations report after lead researcher’s academic integrity comes under fire
bostonherald.com/2026/09/17/boston-cans-reparations-report-after-lead-researchers-academic-integrity-comes-under-fire/

Can reviewers realistically avoid the use of AI in peer review?
In practice, adoption has already outpaced policy. Frontiers’ own survey of 1 ... Show more
Register for Free Webinar: Can Reviewers Realistically Avoid the Use of AI in Peer Review?
Register for Free Webinar: Can Reviewers Realistically Avoid the Use of AI in Peer Review?
UAE private schools require parents to sign behaviour charter: UAE private schools introduce parent behaviour charter setting rules for respectful communication ...
emirates247.com/uae/uae-private-schools-require-parents-to-sign-behaviour-charter/5605

Architects’ institute inducts 40 new members, urges compliance with building standards
punchng.com/architects-institute-inducts-40-new-members-urges-compliance-with-building-standards/
Some teachers are turning to artificial intelligence to help determine whether students are using tools like ChatGPT to complete essays and other assignments ... Show more

Universities need clear guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI), reforms in academic promotion systems and stronger ethics education to protect academic ... Show more
Universities need clear AI rules to protect academic integrity: UGC chief
Universities need clear AI rules to protect academic integrity: UGC chief
UAE universities warned: Making it too easy for students to pass is a violation: The forum also addressed AI in education with the academic accreditation chief ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-new-framework-universities-making-exams-easy-to-pass-violation-ai

AI fears have faded, but auditors must retain human edge: IFAC's top executives: The IFAC's top executives call for rapid tech adoption without compromising ...
livemint.com/companies/news/ai-in-auditing-accounting-profession-ifac-11788684430480.html

Paid articlePaywallFrom effectiveness to sustainable use: understanding university students’ adoption of generative AI for academic writing through an extended UTAUT ...
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How can you spot the risks AI and papermills pose to research - and what does responsible research look like in practice?
On 2 September ... Show more
Over the past week, we have shared results from our latest global researcher survey:
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What researchers say about Frontiers
What researchers say about Frontiers

Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday: Group calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ of hiring of professor who ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/07/cambridge-academics-reject-universitys-attempt-to-end-row-over-jason-arday

Jason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism: Jason Arday, who was once celebrated as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor ...
apnews.com/article/jason-arday-cambridge-black-professor-ec1d14a8e40a74e16ab5a0363f7dc623
In a global survey of 13,538 researchers, Frontiers ranked first for open science and innovation.
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What researchers say about Frontiers
What researchers say about Frontiers

Jason Arday dead at 41: What happened to Cambridge’s youngest-ever Black professor?
firstpost.com/explainers/jason-arday-dead-at-41-what-happened-to-cambridge-youngest-ever-black-professor-14038382.html

India Research Dilemma: As UGC-CARE 2025 ends, academics face publishing challenges. With NEP 2020 promoting research, young scholars struggle to find credible ... Show more
India wants more research. But where should researchers publish?
India wants more research. But where should researchers publish?
Academic fraud clouds free meals Nobel bid - Politics - The Jakarta Post: A paper promoting President Prabowo Subianto’s free nutritious meals program for a ...
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/08/10/academic-fraud-clouds-free-meals-nobel-bid

Paid articlePaywallEgerton University students, staff differ over VC term extension: Kibwage has served for five years since October 5, 2021 and his term was to expire on October 4 ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554812/university-students-staff-differ-over-vc-term-extension
Paid articlePaywallScience teachers on the spot over alcohol abuse: Union urges science teachers to uphold professional standards
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Morocco’s universities have spent recent years expanding their research output and raising their international profile, but a new global index suggests the ... Show more
The extraordinary case of Professor Jason Arday: As high-profile Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns after a string of allegations about plagiarism ...
channel4news.substack.com/p/the-extraordinary-case-of-professor

A state-led probe that confirmed grade inflation at a Grand Strand technical college was the first of its kind, the investigating agency told The Post and ... Show more
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Cambridge Professor’s Jason Arday’s Work Challenged Ahead of Book Launch: A knife-wielding masked man. A pig’s head outside his parents’ door ...
nytimes.com/2026/08/03/books/jason-arday-cambridge-plagiarism.html

Earlier this year, Elena Vicario, Director of Research Integrity at Frontiers, set out our ambitions for 2026: increasing transparency ... Show more
Advancing research integrity in 2025: leading with action and impact
Advancing research integrity in 2025: leading with action and impact

More scrutiny needed for China-linked education programs, Philippines says: MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippine Department of National Defense said on Friday that ...
asia.nikkei.com/business/education/more-scrutiny-needed-for-china-linked-education-programs-philippines-says

Students are more likely to cheat under intense pressure or when they rationalize the behavior - Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
ovpaa.up.edu.ph/research/students-are-more-likely-to-cheat-under-intense-pressure-or-when-they-rationalize-the-behavior/

No grace period: Lithuania’s new prime minister under scrutiny over doctoral thesis
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3003330/no-grace-period-lithuania-s-new-prime-minister-under-scrutiny-over-doctoral-thesis

LETTERS | Cures for the sick-note pandemic: Fraudulent sick notes undermine justice, governance and professional ethics, writes Grant Reagon Son
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‘Everything we catch is a huge win’: the rise of integrity specialists - Research Professional News
researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-europe-infrastructure-2026-7-everything-we-catch-is-a-huge-win-the-rise-of-integrity-specialists/

Trust shouldn’t be a guessing game.
At Frontiers, we believe trust in research is built through transparency, accountability, and visible signs of integrity ... Show more
Who and what can we trust? Building trust in scholarly publishing
Who and what can we trust? Building trust in scholarly publishing
Guest Post — Now is the Time for AI in Peer Review, and Publishing Policies Need to Recognize This
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/06/30/guest-post-now-is-the-time-for-ai-in-peer-review-and-publishing-policies-need-to-recognize-this/

Brown University professor raises AI cheating concerns: Economics professor Roberto Serrano believes AI can be useful, but “the line should be drawn if a user of ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/15/metro/brown-university-ai-suspected-cheating/

AI is reshaping how research is conducted, written, reviewed, and published. But trust in science still depends on people, governance, and shared standards ... Show more
Frontiers | AI in research: the playbook
Frontiers | AI in research: the playbook
Bartlett appoints new director in wake of staff complaints: The Bartlett School of Architecture has appointed academic and AY Architects co-founder Yeoryia ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/bartlett-appoints-new-director-in-wake-of-staff-complaints

How can researchers harness the power of AI without compromising research integrity?
AI can support research, but it doesn't remove a researcher's ... Show more
Protecting the integrity of science takes more than rigorous standards. It takes the people and expertise to uphold them.
At Frontiers ... Show more
Frontiers | Research integrity
Frontiers | Research integrity

What does the next chapter of open science look like?
At #LIBER2026 , Frontiers CEO Dr Kamila Markram will explore in her plenary market update how open ... Show more
Frontiers | LIBER 2026 annual conference
Frontiers | LIBER 2026 annual conference