The Implementation of Ethical Codes in Scientific Writing: Maintaining Students’ Academic Credibility in the Digital Era

Nuphanudin; Jihan Lailatul Fadhilah; Alvina Nur Elysia

doi:10.56741/IISTR.bei.001931

Authors

Nuphanudin
nuphanudinnuphanudin@unesa.ac.id
Universitas Negeri Surabaya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5684-063X
Jihan Lailatul Fadhilah Universitas Negeri Surabaya https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5947-162X
Alvina Nur Elysia Universitas Negeri Surabaya https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6514-4144

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.bei.001931

Keywords:

Academic Credibility, Academic Integrity, Ethical Codes, Higher Education, Plagiarism Ethic Education, Scientific Writing

Abstract

Integrity of academic work is a fundamental aspect of higher education, especially in the digital era where information is easily accessible. This study explores the implementation of the ethical code in scientific writing and its role in maintaining students’ academic credibility. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis involving undergraduate students and lecturers. The findings reveal varying levels of understanding and application of ethical principles among students, with challenges including easy access to information, reliance on digital tools, and limited practical ethics training. The study highlights the crucial role of institutions and educators in fostering ethical awareness through continuous and contextually relevant education. This research contributes to the discourse on academic integrity by emphasizing the need for an integrative approach to ethics education that adapts to the complexities of the digital age.

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Author Biographies

Nuphanudin, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

is a lecturer at Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia. He serves as the Publication Chair for a national conference, where he coordinates publication processes and ensures that research dissemination activities run smoothly and according to plan. His professional interests include web design, online marketing consulting, and technical support for digital platforms, particularly in supporting academic communication and conference management. (email: nuphanudinnuphanudin@unesa.ac.id).

Jihan Lailatul Fadhilah, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

is an undergraduate student in the Educational Management Study Program at the Faculty of Education, Surabaya State University (UNESA), Indonesia. Her academic interests include educational administration, institutional management effectiveness, and curriculum development. She is particularly interested in designing adaptive curricula that respond to contemporary educational demands and improving governance practices in educational institutions through research-based approaches. (email: 25010714124@mhs.unesa.ac.id).

Alvina Nur Elysia, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

is an undergraduate student in the Educational Management Study Program at the Faculty of Education, Surabaya State University (UNESA), Indonesia. Her research interests focus on academic writing ethics, student integrity, and educational leadership. She is committed to exploring how ethical awareness and leadership values can be integrated into higher education practices to strengthen students’ academic responsibility and professional character. (email: 25010714261@mhs.unesa.ac.id).

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