Plagiarism in academic education: A pressing call to reinforce professional ethics

Seyednazari, Mir Amirhossein; Dorosti, Amir Mohammad; Asghari, Rasul

doi:10.61882/JBUMS.32.3.258

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Seyednazari M A, Dorosti A M, Asghari R. Plagiarism in academic education: A pressing call to reinforce professional ethics. J Birjand Univ Med Sci. 2025; 32 (3) :258-262
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Plagiarism in academic education: A pressing call to reinforce professional ethics

Mir Amirhossein Seyednazari ^*¹

, Amir Mohammad Dorosti²

, Rasul Asghari³

1- Master of Surgical Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Khoy university of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran , amirhosseinseyednazari@gmail.com
2- Master's Student, Department of Surgical Nursing, Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
3- BSC of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Khoy University, Khoy, Iran

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The academic life is deeply rooted in public trust and moral accountability. Any negligence in adhering to the principles of academic integrity can not only cause irreparable damage to the credibility of academic life but also directly and negatively affect the quality of future professional services and scientific work outputs. Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, is a significant barrier to the development of students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Recent research suggests that students' lack of awareness of the precise dimensions, types, and serious consequences of plagiarism is a primary cause of its prevalence. Intense academic pressures, easy access to information online, and the absence of comprehensive research ethics training exacerbate this problem. This study argues that the implementation of multifaceted strategies, including the incorporation of comprehensive research ethics training, the production and distribution of educational content, the use of plagiarism detection software, the promotion of a culture of honesty and scientific responsibility, and the formulation and enforcement of strict regulations, are essential for effectively confronting these challenges and elevating the level of research ethics among university students.

Keywords: Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, Research Ethics, University Students

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Type of Study: Letter to Editor | Subject: Nursing
Received: 2025/07/17 | Accepted: 2025/10/28 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/11/16 | ePublished: 2026/01/5

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