Research integrity: Fundamental and emerging topics

Objective. This review explores topics of interest in the research integrity domain, highlighting the importance of responsible and ethical practices, and reports on Forensic Scientometrics, a discipline emerging from Information Metrics Studies, as a new strategic approach to analyze and mitigate fraudulent practices in science. Method. The research is exploratory qualitative and based on a review of specialized research integrity and ethics literature. It employs narrative review to compile and analyze relevant studies addressing the field's norms, practices, and challenges. Results. It highlights that although established codes of conduct and increasing discussions on the subject exist, these guidelines' full implementation and internalization remain challenging. Institutions, scientific journals, and international events play crucial roles in promoting responsible practices. Conclusions. Promoting research integrity is a shared responsibility that requires coordinated efforts and integrated actions. Institutions should create environments encouraging responsible practices while established scientific journals increasingly seek to improve their peer review processes.