4. Conclusion

Scientific integrity, which guarantees the honest and rigorous nature of research activities, refers both to a set of good practices that guide the behavior of the research community, and to a list of behaviors to be proscribed - breaches of scientific integrity. In France, it is now an integral part of the legal framework, becoming a legal standard in its own right. As a result, it is no longer just good practice that is the subject of a consensus within the scientific community, although most of its standards emanate from the scientific community itself. This integration has accelerated its institutionalization – necessary to harmonize practices and guidelines, raise awareness among all those involved in research, and prevent and deal fairly with any breaches of scientific integrity.

In France, scientific integrity is the responsibility of research operators....