Beyond General Deficiency: Structural Imbalance in Research Integrity Awareness and Training Preferences of Medical Staff

This study identifies a clear structural imbalance in research integrity awareness among medical staff: technical proficiency in research methods is not matched by foundational ethical reasoning. Moreover, staff preferences for training are diverse, favoring tiered, digital, and case‑based formats. To address this gap, an integrated, innovative, and layered educational approach is needed-one that blends ethics with methodological training through scenario‑driven modules and flexible online platforms. Such a model will enhance continuing professional development in academic integrity, provide evidence for institutional ethics policies, and contribute to global efforts to strengthen research governance in medical practice.