Everyone involved in the publishing process has a responsibility to adhere to publishing ethics, which include transparency, fairness, and respect for the rights of fellow researchers, other authors, and readers. By safeguarding the accountability, accuracy, and integrity of research, publishing ethics foster trust within the research community as well as public trust.

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 Research Integrity and Compliance office.

U of A policies are based on federal policies regarding research integrity and research misconduct, which apply to research supported with federal funding. See the Office of Research Integrity website, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.