Summary
This report presents findings from a survey conducted at SSP 2024, focusing on research integrity within the scholarly community. The survey involved representatives from academic publishers and societies, including editors and publishing professionals. Key concerns identified include content plagiarism and data misconduct, with 86.2% and 69% of respondents respectively highlighting these issues. The report details the preferred approaches for addressing research integrity, emphasizing the need for robust screening tools and researcher training. It outlines the effectiveness of identifying integrity issues at various points in the publishing workflow, with a notable preference for pre-peer review screening. The report also discusses the reliance on human expertise for integrity checks, while indicating a growing interest in hybrid approaches that combine AI and human judgment. Additionally, it highlights emerging trends such as AI-assisted peer review and open science practices, underscoring the urgency of addressing research integrity challenges in the academic landscape.
