Implementation of the principles of academic integrity in the educational and scientific environment of the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design

Abstract

Implementation of the principles of academic integrity in the educational and scientific environment of the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design (KNUTD) requires a comprehensive approach, which involves clear methodological recommendations, educational programs and institutional support. KNUTD strives to develop a culture of academic integrity, ensuring that students, teachers and researchers adhere to ethical standards in their educational and scientific activities. This involves preventing plagiarism, promoting honest research methods and fostering a sense of responsibility and integrity in the academic community. The purpose of this article is to provide an example, improve practical approaches, generalize and popularize the system of implementation of the provisions of academic integrity that promote academic integrity among higher education students, postgraduate students, and academic staff of the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design. The main task of the research is to create an environment where academic integrity is valued, understood, and practiced by all members of the university community by enhancing the quality of education, research, and scholarship while maintaining the highest ethical standards. The research methodology consists in the study of normative documents of Ukraine and internal regulations of KNUTD on issues of academic integrity. The main directions for achieving the set goal should be: policy development (development of a clear policy of academic integrity and codes of conduct that define plagiarism, plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct, outline the consequences for violations and ensure a fair and transparent disciplinary process); educational programs (Integrating academic integrity into the educational process, including modules on proper citation, research ethics, and the consequences of academic misconduct); technological integration (implementation of plagiarism detection tools to detect and prevent plagiarism in academic tasks and research papers); institutional support (establishment of an academic integrity office or committee to oversee policy implementation and review reported cases); ongoing evaluation (regular evaluation of the effectiveness of academic integrity programs through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and case studies).