Authors, editors, and reviewers face many ethical questions. Every case is unique; general guidelines cannot offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Nonetheless, the resources found here will help you to identify the factors you should consider and give you confidence to make a conscientious decision.

For University of Arkansas policies regarding research integrity and the procedure for responding to allegations of misconduct, see the Responsible Conduct of Research webpage sponsored by the Office of Research Compliance.

For federal policies regarding research integrity and research misconduct, see the Office of Research Integrity website, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.