| Background: The most effective way to manage problems in
research, especially plagiarism, is to prevent them from initially
occurring. Therefore, comprehensive planning to prevent and reduce
plagiarism, or actions to internalize honesty in speech, behavior, and
actions, will not only make researches worthwhile but also reduce
plagiarism.
Methods: In this qualitative research, eighteen faculty members of
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences participated from 2015-2016.
Data were collected through a semi-structured interview and analyzed
by qualitative content analysis (Mayring method).
Results: Effective factors in the prevention of plagiarism were
extracted and presented in 23 subclasses and four themes including
policy-making, legislation, an institutionalization of ethics in research,
and the application of technology capabilities.
Conclusion: Providing strategic and operational plans to internalize
ethics in research and gradual changes in policy making and updating
laws and regulations are factors affecting preventive measures. Also,
with an increase in information literacy and applying information
technology capabilities, it is possible to prevent informed and
uninformed plagiarism. |