The Dimensions Research Integrity Consultancy Report promotes responsible and transparent research practices for universities and academic institutions. Utilizing algorithms to identify trust markers, the report provides an additional layer of protection against potential ethical breaches and enables institutions to benchmark their research integrity practices against others worldwide.

With the rapidly evolving and increasingly interdisciplinary research ecosystem, trustworthiness and research integrity have become critical concerns. This essential report supports universities and academic institutions in their commitment to promoting responsible, reproducible, and transparent research practices. 

Offering a comprehensive overview of research integrity practices across various fields, the report utilizes algorithms to identify trust markers, the hallmarks of research integrity, including:

  • Spotlight conflicts of interest statements
  • Highlight clear methodologies,  and;
  • Review other features indicative of ethical research practices.

It’s an additional layer of protection against potential ethical breaches, enabling institutions to benchmark their research integrity practices against those of other institutions, both locally and worldwide.

Customizable and bespoke

Institutions receive recommendations for research integrity policy and training, to enable a deeper understanding of their global, regional, and institutional trust marker trends.

Easy to interpret

 In addition, comprehensive reporting and analysis, available in a PDF format, allow organizations to access the insights without the need to rely on software developers or data analysts.

Reports are visually and descriptively presented, allowing organizations to compare their performance in terms of trust markers with relevant peers and global trends. Using advanced tools and algorithms, the report also checks if an organization has any connections to authors who might be involved in unethical practices like citation rings or paper mills.

Data-led decision making

Institutions can gain a deeper understanding of their research integrity practices, identify areas that require improvement, and develop robust policies and procedures that ensure research integrity. 

It’s an unparalleled opportunity to make informed decisions about research policies and practices, promoting responsible, reproducible, and transparent research practices.

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