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. 2025 Sep 24;26:117. doi: 10.1186/s12910-025-01275-5

Table 2.

Intervention Forms and Methods

Intervention category Content Delivery method Target population Setting Evaluation method Outcome or effectiveness
Policy intervention Formulating and reading policies promoting research integrity Offline, Online Researchers, Institutions Universities, Research Institutions Policy impact evaluation Improved awareness of research integrity
Educational intervention - online Online courses, lectures, modules on research integrity Online Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Researchers Universities, Online Platforms Knowledge tests, surveys, behavioral assessments Improved knowledge, awareness, and application of integrity principles
Educational intervention - offline In-person courses, lectures, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Offline Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Researchers Universities, Research Institutions Case discussions, practice tests, knowledge assessments Improved understanding and application of research integrity
Educational intervention - hybrid Combination of online and offline educational activities Hybrid Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Researchers Universities, Online Platforms Knowledge tests, surveys, behavioral assessments Improved knowledge, awareness, and application of integrity principles
Environmental intervention Creating a supportive research integrity environment within institutions Offline Doctoral Students Universities, Research Institutions Impact on research behavior, environmental feedback Influence on research integrity behavior
Software intervention Use of anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin) to monitor research misconduct Online Students, Researchers Universities, Online Platforms Plagiarism detection rates, feedback on research integrity Reduced plagiarism, improved adherence to integrity norms