Scientific Integrity: useful resources

This page brings together the essential documents for understanding, applying, and disseminating the principles of scientific integrity within daily research activities.

National and Inter-institutional Frameworks

These documents define common benchmarks for ethics and scientific integrity, adopted or recommended at European, national, or inter-institutional levels.

The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity: ALLEA 2023

Procedure for requesting a second opinion from the Higher Council for Scientific Integrity (CSIS)

Definition of a framework for the use of AI tools by candidates and evaluators at the FNRS

Tools for High-Quality Publication

Given the proliferation of predatory journals and unethical solicitations, it is essential to have reliable evaluation tools. The resources below assist in making informed choices for your publications and evaluations. While this selection is not exhaustive, it provides a robust foundation for adopting a critical approach when selecting scientific journals.

Think. Check. Submit
A simple and structured tool to verify the reliability of a scientific journal prior to submission.

Compass to Publish (Université de Liège)
A rapid tool to identify journals to avoid and guide you toward reputable publications.

DOAJ – Directory of Open Access Journals
A directory of rigorously selected open-access journals.

Scimago Journal & Country Rank
A ranking based on Scopus data, useful for assessing journal impact and disciplinary positioning.

Guides

The following resources provide essential benchmarks for strengthening your publication, evaluation, and reporting practices, in compliance with scientific integrity standards.

How to Write a Peer Review (PLOS – Public Library of Science)
Master the art of peer review and contribute to high academic standards.

Top Tips for Peer Reviewers (Wiley)
Refine your evaluation skills and meet the expectations of recognized journals.

ICMJE – Rôles et responsabilités des auteurs
Criteria for defining authorship in biomedical sciences.

The Embassy of Good Science
A collaborative platform offering comparative integrity policies, training materials, and practical tools to reinforce daily ethics in research..

Directive européenne sur les lanceurs d’alerte (2019/1937)
A European legal framework protecting individuals who report violations of Union law.

Belgian Data Protection Authority
National recommendations on internal whistleblowing mechanisms regarding data protection