author: Svitlana Berezhna
Urgency of the research. Academic integrity is a key component of the quality of higher education and a significant factor in shaping academic culture in the modern information society. The issue of adhering to the principles of academic integrity has become especially relevant with the spread of distance learning, the increase in academic mobility, and the integration of Ukrainian universities into the European educational space.
Target setting. Despite significant efforts to implement academic integrity policies in higher education institutions, the level of compliance remains low. This is due to insufficient awareness among students and faculty about the consequences of academic misconduct, as well as the lack of effective mechanisms for monitoring and supporting academic ethics.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. Various aspects of academic integrity have been studied by both domestic and foreign scholars, who focused on the issues of adhering to academic norms, implementing integrity principles in the educational process, and analyzing the factors that promote or hinder the enforcement of academic integrity. However, questions regarding effective practices and tools for supporting integrity in the modern context of education digitalization remain insufficiently explored.
The research objective. The aim of this study is to identify the main problems of maintaining academic integrity in Ukrainian higher education and to develop recommendations for overcoming these challenges, considering current trends.
The statement of basic materials. The study analyzes the factors influencing academic integrity among students and faculty in Ukrainian universities. Special attention is given to the impact of distance learning on the adherence to academic norms and to the methods for reducing instances of academic misconduct.
Conclusions. Supporting academic integrity requires a systemic approach that includes raising awareness among participants in the educational process, developing clear policies and monitoring tools, and implementing effective preventive measures. Inter-university cooperation must be enhanced to adopt best practices and create an environment that upholds academic standards.
Keywords: academic integrity, scholar, professional ethics, morality
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