Research Integrity Services
Safeguarding the credibility of research publications through advanced manuscript audits and expert-driven solutions.
Journal publishers face increasing challenges, including research misconduct and technological fraud, amid high submission volumes. Through advanced audits, expert analysis, and AI-driven efficiencies, our services ensure compliance while enhancing credibility and trust in research publications.
Preserving Trust in Scholarly Publishing
Research integrity is the foundation of scholarly publishing, ensuring that academic work shared with the community and the public is credible, reliable, and ethically sound. However, increasing threats to research integrity are weakening this foundation, causing significant harm to the scholarly publishing ecosystem. Recent studies indicate that over 10,000 research papers were retracted in 2023 due to misconduct, including data fabrication and falsification. The publication of fraudulent or unethical research erodes trust in journals, distorts the scientific record, increases retractions, normalizes unethical practices, stifles genuine research, and leads to substantial financial and legal consequences, ultimately compromising the integrity of scholarly communication. Despite rigorous review mechanisms, journal publishers continue to face significant challenges in maintaining publication integrity.
High Submission Volume: The surge in submissions strains the peer review system, jeopardizing review quality.
Author Misconduct: False authorship claims, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and manipulated peer reviews remain widespread.
Limited Reviewer Pool: A shortage of qualified reviewers overburdens experts and weakens review standards.
Peer Review Ring: Collusion among authors and reviewers compromises the integrity of peer review, making detection challenging.
Technological Advancements: AI-generated text and other tools enable fraudulent content creation, posing new challenges for detection.
Research Integrity Services
Integra360: Comprehensive Integrity Audit
Integra360 is our end-to-end research integrity audit solution, designed to help publishers maintain research quality and integrity. It covers duplicate submission detection, authorship verification, papermill identification, AI-generated text analysis, and ethical compliance reviews.
Detecting Peer Review Manipulation
We uncover and prevent peer review manipulation by identifying fake identities, peer review rings, and unusual submission patterns. Our process ensures ethical compliance, verified declarations, and transparency in conflicts of interest and data disclosures.
Enhanced Plagiarism Check
Our plagiarism detection system analyzes text overlaps in manuscripts, providing editors with actionable insights. We highlight concerns, explain their implications, and support decisions on acceptance, revisions, or rejections to uphold ethical publishing standards.
Papermill Detection
Our experts specialize in identifying papermill activities, including authorship changes, unusual activity patterns, data fabrication, and manipulated images or text. We provide detailed reports, flag suspicious manuscripts, and assist publishers in verification for ethical compliance.
Image Screening Services
Expert reviewers conduct forensic analyses of digital images—such as micrographs and Western blots—detecting duplications, deletions, or alterations. Our hybrid approach, combining advanced tools and subject matter expertise, ensures compliance and provides comprehensive reports during peer review.
Citation Manipulation Detection
We identify and address citation manipulation practices, including excessive self-citations and coercive citation demands. Our methods ensure accurate research metrics, preserving trust and credibility within scholarly publishing communities.
Peer Review Management Services
Our peer review management services streamline evaluations through reviewer matching, plagiarism checks, and detailed assessments. We support publishers in maintaining scholarly integrity and upholding high-quality standards for academic research submissions.
See Integra in Action
Identifying Image Alterations: A Systematic Approach to Enhancing Publication Integrity in Scientific Peer Review
This case study explores the systematic implementation of image screening protocols across multiple scientific journals to address image manipulation in scholarly publications.
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Integrating Expertise in Diverse Submission Systems for a Leading Journal Publisher
Comprehensive strategy of evaluating submission systems, providing targeted training, and implementing efficient submissions management. Read the case study.
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Streamlining Peer Review Flow at the Editor’s Desk for STM Journal Publisher
Prominent STM Journal Publisher partnered with Integra to streamline peer review, clearing 18-month backlogs in just four months. Discover more.
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Expert Team: Our team comprises highly qualified experts with extensive experience in ethics, data analysis, and peer review processes, skilled in major systems like ScholarOne, Editorial Manager and others
Comprehensive Services: We offer a full suite of services that address all aspects of research integrity, ensuring your journal’s content is credible and trustworthy
Proven Methods: Our advanced techniques and vigilant processes effectively identify and address ethical breaches, protecting your journal’s reputation.
Dedicated Support: We help you maintain the quality and reliability of your publications, ensuring your journal remains a trusted source of high-quality research.
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Bridging the Gap: Maximizing Collaboration Between Editorial Teams and Journal Editorial Offices
Bridging the Gap: Discover strategies to maximize collaboration between editorial teams and journal editorial offices.
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Enhancing the Efficacy of Peer Review for Quality of Academic Publishing
Explore peer review's role in academic publishing, analyzing its process, impact, biases, and future, highlighting the need for continuous improvement.
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Manuscript Vetting for Research Integrity: A Comprehensive Checklist for Journal Editors
Manuscript vetting for research integrity made simple—use this checklist to streamline reviews and maintain ethical publishing standards.
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