Glossary of Scientific Publishing: Support for the Identification and Prevention of Article Misappropriation in Journals of Brazilian Public Institutions
Scientific integrity; Article misappropriation; Scientific publishing; Academic misconduct; Editorial governance.
This dissertation project aims to develop a Scientific Publishing Glossary designed to identify and prevent the misappropriation of scientific articles in journals published by Brazilian public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The research is grounded in the recognition that practices such as misappropriation of authorship, sophisticated plagiarism, metadata manipulation, and the activity of paper mills pose growing threats to the national scientific ecosystem, particularly within public and institutional journals. Methodologically, the study is characterized as applied research with a qualitative approach, based on document analysis, the mapping of indicators of misappropriation practices in Brazilian journals, and the systematization of terms essential to editorial work. The expected results include the provision of a reference glossary to assist editors, editorial boards, and public managers in recognizing, naming, and appropriately addressing different forms of misconduct, thereby strengthening governance, transparency, and editorial compliance practices. From a practical perspective, the glossary will serve as a tool for training and language standardization, enabling editorial teams—often composed of non-specialist staff—to access objective definitions culturally adapted to the Brazilian context. Finally, the research reaffirms the role of Public Administration in protecting scientific integrity, viewing science as a public good and acknowledging that public HEI journals are crucial for preserving the credibility of national academic production.