Re­search In­te­gri­ty Mat­ters: A Jour­nal Edi­tor’s Per­specti­ve

Research integrity is fundamental to credible and trustworthy research. Yet researchers today face increasing pressures that can challenge ethical decision-making, from the well-known "publish or perish" culture to the rapid adoption of generative AI tools.

In this seminar, Professor Robert M. Davison shares his perspective as Editor-in-Chief of several leading academic journals and explores the many dimensions of research integrity. The talk addresses both well-known and often overlooked issues, including publication pressure, data fabrication, inappropriate referencing, unfriendly peer review, and the opportunities and risks associated with generative AI.

The seminar aims to encourage discussion and critical reflection on these complex and often controversial topics. Participants should expect an engaging session where different viewpoints are welcome.

Robert M. Davison is Professor of Information Systems at City University of Hong Kong and a Fellow of the Association for Information Systems (AIS). His research focuses on the use and misuse of information systems, particularly in relation to problem solving, guanxi formation, knowledge management, and action research.

He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Information Systems Journal, the Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, and the Information Systems Practice Journal. He is also Chair of IFIP Technical Committee 9 (ICT and Society). Through his work as both researcher and editor, he advocates for inclusive and indigenous perspectives in information systems research.

Learn more about Robert Davison's work: http://www.is.cityu.edu.hk/staff/isrobert