RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: CHALLENGES IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALISATION

The article deals with the problem of research methodology and academic integrity in the context of digitalisation. It is proved that the methodology determines the ways of acquiring scientific knowledge, ensures the comprehensiveness of information, clarification, enrichment, systematisation of terms and concepts, and creates a system of scientific information. An increase in the percentage of students who regularly use cheating and incorrect borrowing in the context of digitalisation has been established. The main factors that influence the manifestations of academic dishonesty among students are identified, in particular: a new learning environment (online learning); lack of systematic work on the formation of academic culture; low level of independent work skills of students in the new conditions. It is stated that academic integrity involves adherence to high standards of intellectual honesty and moral transparency in all aspects of academic activity, such as teaching, research, publications, etc. The author specifies the main aspects of academic integrity, including: truthfulness and intellectual honesty; avoidance of plagiarism; copyright compliance; independence and objectivity; ethical copyright assignment. The experience of foreign countries (Poland, France, Sweden) in implementing academic integrity is outlined in terms of defining their features and successful practices. The author characterises the idea of changing the attitude to academic integrity, which makes it possible to avoid academic violations in the future.