Upholding Research Integrity in Preservation and Archiving

In academic publishing, maintaining research integrity is crucial. While organizations like COPE raise awareness, publishers and editors are key in ensuring high standards. Archives and digital preservation services, although not directly involved in publishing, face challenges in safeguarding against predatory journals. Preserving such materials can perpetuate false claims. Archives can implement measures like evaluating retraction rates, verifying peer review processes, consulting reputable sources, and establishing clear archiving criteria to prevent preserving misleading publications. By doing so, they support research integrity, ensuring the reliability of scholarly literature for future researchers.