Research integrity topics and challenges have been well identified, defined and contextualized both in academic and research settings and in policy discourse over the last 30 years. More recently, much attention has centered upon fostering research integrity in funding policies on national, inter- and supranational levels. Scholarly literature and policy practice are recognizing that multiple actors play important roles. Nevertheless, one of the key stakeholder groups is still underrepresented. Young scholars, early career researchers, young professionals are those who not only observe, learn and transmit the tangible knowledge input and trained skills, but who also produce and reproduce the research and academic culture. In recent debates on research integrity, this group has assumed a somewhat secondary role, often being perceived as passive recipients of training and skills as they are introduced to scientific practice. For a more balanced discussion on the vital issues for research integrity and a thriving research culture that is fair and inclusive, the voices of the ‘next generation’ must be heard.
This Research Topic will explore ways in which research integrity and research culture are identified, defined and perceived by students, early career researchers and young professionals. Emphasis will be placed on unraveling integrity challenges while highlighting positive pathways and new directions for fostering a thriving culture in daily academic life and research practice. The collection will elucidate new topics in the field, such as gender and diversity dimensions, cultural aspects, and discipline-related perspectives emanating from early career researchers themselves.
This article collection encourages submissions from young scholars and academics, early career researchers, young professionals and citizen scientists and advocates, as well as open science professionals and enthusiasts. The main topics of interest are clustered in broad areas, all of which revolve around the theme of shaping a positive research culture for the next generation:
• research integrity in training and education—novel approaches to incorporating early career researchers and young professionals and addressing critical needs
• research culture and research environment—facilitators and barriers to excellence in research and good academic and scientific practice
• gender and diversity dimensions of research integrity—young scholars, academics and diverse professional voices and perspectives
• other topics demonstrating innovative approaches to shaping a positive research culture for the next generation.
Research integrity topics and challenges have been well identified, defined and contextualized both in academic and research settings and in policy discourse over the last 30 years. More recently, much attention has centered upon fostering research integrity in funding policies on national, inter- and supranational levels. Scholarly literature and policy practice are recognizing that multiple actors play important roles. Nevertheless, one of the key stakeholder groups is still underrepresented. Young scholars, early career researchers, young professionals are those who not only observe, learn and transmit the tangible knowledge input and trained skills, but who also produce and reproduce the research and academic culture. In recent debates on research integrity, this group has assumed a somewhat secondary role, often being perceived as passive recipients of training and skills as they are introduced to scientific practice. For a more balanced discussion on the vital issues for research integrity and a thriving research culture that is fair and inclusive, the voices of the ‘next generation’ must be heard.
This Research Topic will explore ways in which research integrity and research culture are identified, defined and perceived by students, early career researchers and young professionals. Emphasis will be placed on unraveling integrity challenges while highlighting positive pathways and new directions for fostering a thriving culture in daily academic life and research practice. The collection will elucidate new topics in the field, such as gender and diversity dimensions, cultural aspects, and discipline-related perspectives emanating from early career researchers themselves.
This article collection encourages submissions from young scholars and academics, early career researchers, young professionals and citizen scientists and advocates, as well as open science professionals and enthusiasts. The main topics of interest are clustered in broad areas, all of which revolve around the theme of shaping a positive research culture for the next generation:
• research integrity in training and education—novel approaches to incorporating early career researchers and young professionals and addressing critical needs
• research culture and research environment—facilitators and barriers to excellence in research and good academic and scientific practice
• gender and diversity dimensions of research integrity—young scholars, academics and diverse professional voices and perspectives
• other topics demonstrating innovative approaches to shaping a positive research culture for the next generation.