Preventing Research Misconduct @ Emory
Emory University is committed to the highest possible standards of integrity in research. The administration, faculty, students, and staff share in the responsibility for preserving the integrity of research.
Research Misconduct means Fabrication, Falsification, or Plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research; submitting proposals for research; or in reporting research results, that is knowing, intentional and reckless.
Managing Research Misconduct at Emory
At Emory, matters involving allegations of Research Misconduct are handled according to Emory University Policy 7.8, the Policy on Research Misconduct.
Report questions and concerns to you Emory RIO Team at rio@emory.edu
- Research Integrity Officer (RIO) - Deepika Bhatia, MSBME, CCRP, CHRC, CHPC, CCEP
- Deputy RIO - Maria Davila, MD, MA (Bioethics), CCRC, CIP
- Manager Research Integrity - Danisha Biossat, BA
Getting Ahead of Research Misconduct Allegations
Use Plagiarism Detection Software
We encourage the use of the NIH Library’s iThenticate plagiarism checking service. This service is free and confidential for requesters who are the first, last, or corresponding author of NIH work-related, unpublished manuscripts.
note: iThenticate should not be used to check student coursework. Emory’s Turnitin subscription integrated in Canvas is available to all classes for student use.
Review PubPeer
Routinely check your published articles for any negative comments in PubPeer that may reflect errors that could be reported as research misconduct allegations.
Respond Promptly to Journal Queries & Clarifications
As many high impact journals are using plagiarism detection and image manipulation detection tools as part of their review processes, there may be an uptick in queries and clarifications from journals. Ensure any clarifications requested by journals on your publications are promptly addressed and responded to prevent these from resulting in research misconduct allegations.
Use of AI in Manuscripts
More publishers are now establishing guidelines and policies surrounding AI and its use in scholarly publishing.
- Here are some Emory resources related to publisher statements on AI - https://guides.libraries.emory.edu/AI/publishing
- Check out this RCRA infographic on best practices for AI use in authorship to prevent copyright and plagiarism concerns - https://rcra.emory.edu/_includes/documents/sections/program-effectiveness/ai-authorship.pdf
Additional Resources
ORI Policies and Resources:
- Research Misconduct and Detrimental Research Practices Presentation
- ORI Research Integrity Policies
- Ways Supervisors Can Promote Research Integrity
Emory Policies: