Mapping of Empirical Studies on Research Integrity in University Institutions

The purpose of the study was to systematically map the available knowledge on the characteristics of the primary studies of integrity in research (RI) in universities. A systematic mapping of empirical studies indexed Scopus and Web of Science databases over the past ten years. Among the findings is the growing trend of producing original articles on IR, although it remains low compared to other types of document found in the initial search. There is also in exploring perspectives and attitudes integrity violations and the ways to prevent them. This study serves as a reference to other researchers wish to study with mixed methods or integrate approaches ethical approaches in order to better understand and develop new ways of promoting and educating academics, researchers and stakeholders in the university environment worldwide in relation to ethics and research integrity.