International Journal for Educational Integrity

The International Journal for Educational Integrity (INT J EDUC INTEGR) is a premier, peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to advancing scholarship and practice in all aspects of academic integrity. Published by BioMed Central (part of Springer Nature), the journal serves as a critical forum for research on the ethical dimensions of education, with a scope encompassing plagiarism, contract cheating, assessment security, authorship ethics, data fabrication, and the impact of emerging technologies such as generative AI on scholarly conduct. The journal welcomes a diverse range of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive review articles, case studies, and policy analyses, all of which must demonstrate rigorous methodological approaches and substantive contributions to the field. Its primary target audience includes academic researchers, university administrators, ethics officers, policymakers, and educators across all disciplines who are concerned with upholding integrity in teaching, learning, and research. A notable feature is its open access model, ensuring that all published content is freely and permanently accessible online, thereby maximizing global dissemination and impact. The journal’s exceptional standing in the field is underscored by its 2026 Impact Factor of 13.800, placing it in the top tier (Q1) of the Journal Citation Reports. This elite ranking reflects its outsized influence and authority, making it the leading outlet for high-impact scholarship on educational integrity, and a definitive resource for shaping institutional policies and global standards in ethical academic practice.