LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ANDACADEMIC INTEGRITY WITHIN UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONPROCESS PARTICIPANTS RESEARCH ACTIVITY: NEWPOSSIBILITIES ALONG WITH NEW LIMITATIONS

Abstract

The actuality of the ongoing paper might be supported with the further essential explanation that all individuals engaged in academic endeavors, regardless of their level of experience within an educational institution, are part of a community dedicated to maintaining intellectual integrity and transparency. This entails giving appropriate acknowledgment to the
creators of ideas, data, and works that are referenced. A failure to demonstrate such respect, whether through inadequate citation, poor academic practices, data fabrication, outsourcing work, or other forms of misconduct, signifies an incomplete educational journey; it is unethical and can have enduring adverse effects on future professional opportunities. Plagiarism, while merely one type of academic misconduct, is particularly significant as academic work inherently relies on prior contributions; mastering the proper use and citation of others' work is an essential skill for any scholar. Thus, the importance of academic integrity cannot be overstated, as it not only reflects poorly on oneself but also tarnishes one’s reputation as a scholar and undermines the core principles of academic dialogue. Furthermore, disciplinary actions may ensue, potentially resulting in long-term repercussions that could hinder future employment opportunities. Academic integrity plays a crucial role in the advancement of science, scholarly publications, and higher education institutions. Adherence to the principles of academic integrity by authors and researchers is essential for the successful growth of academic journals, enhancing their impact and reputation, and broadening their readership. As stipulated in subsection 31, paragraph 1 of Article 58 of the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education,” faculty and staff are required to: "uphold academic integrity in both the educational process and scientific (creative) endeavors, and to ensure that higher education students adhere
to these standards."Furthermore, Article 42 of the Law of Ukraine "On Education" defines academic integrity as a collection of ethical principles and regulations established by law, which participants in the educational process must follow during learning, teaching, and conducting
scientific activities to foster trust in research outcomes and/or scientific contributions. The key purpose of the ongoing study is to put emphasis on legal foundations that define and regulate the possible academic integrity violations along with outlining some of the widespread misconduct which takes place in modern research papers in order to prevent their repetition and popularization among scientific global community which might reduce leagal breaches of academic integrity in future specific area investigations.This research findings have identified several breaches of academic integrity that may occur during the editorial and publishing
processes. These include: academic plagiarism, which involves the publication of scientific or creative results obtained by others, misrepresented as one's own research or creativity, as well as the reproduction of published texts or works of art from other authors without proper attribution; self-plagiarism, defined as the act of publishing one’s own previously published scientific results as if they were new contributions to the field; fabrication, which refers to the invention of data or facts utilized in educational or scientific research; falsification, characterized by the intentional alteration or modification of existing data related to educational or scientific endeavors; deception, which involves the provision of knowingly false information regarding one’s own educational, scientific, or creative activities, or the organization of the educational process; the provision or receipt of funds, property, services, benefits, or any other material or non-material advantages by a participant in the editorial process, aimed at distorting the publication process and influencing a favorable decision regarding the publication of an article; biased evaluation of submitted works, which involves the intentional overestimation or underestimation of research results or content by reviewers or editors; unauthorized alterations to the text of a submitted manuscript without the authors' consent.