academic misconduct

Academic misconduct refers to violations of academic integrity in educational settings. This includes actions like plagiarism, which is using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution; cheating on tests or assignments; and falsifying data in research. Such behaviors undermine the value of education and research, as they distort the true capabilities and contributions of individuals. Academic misconduct not only affects the perpetrator's credibility but also diminishes the trust in the academic community as a whole, potentially leading to serious consequences for students and institutions alike.