Careless attitude to the publication of academic texts has become the norm in Ukrainian education. At the same time, there are two ways of formation and observance of this norm - conscious and unconscious behavior. Conscious behavior in non-compliance with the authorship of texts and results of scientific work is characterized by the use of the results of other scientists, groups, organizations and their presentation as their own, and the author understands that such activities violate copyright and principles of academic integrity.

Academic integrity is a set of ethical principles and rules defined by law, which should guide the participants of the educational process during training, teaching and conducting scientific (creative) activities in order to ensure confidence in learning outcomes and / or scientific (creative) achievements . In addition, the main task of the international educational community is to take responsibility for the protection of law and basic academic and ethical values to ensure the quality and appropriate learning outcomes [1].

In accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 42 the Law of Ukraine “On Education” violation of academic integrity is: academic plagiarism, self-plagiarism, falsification, write-off, deception, bribery, biased evaluation. It is worth noting that this law allowed to implement the principle of university autonomy in the Ukrainian realities and began to build a system to combat academic dishonesty at all levels. Its norms allowed to start building a system of counteraction to the further spread of academic plagiarism by a clear statement [1].

It should be noted that the legislation to date clearly outlines violations of academic integrity, consisting of eight points, any of these points is a violation, and a combination of violations is not described as excessive or malicious violation.

After all, according to each of the points comments are provided, which clearly demonstrate examples indicating the experience of different countries. But at the same time, virtually every comment draws the reader's attention to the fact that there are problematic, uncertain and clearly unresolved issues, including unintentional or incorrect use of sources.

Of course, we did not forget in the comments about the fundamental works that are the mastery of the basics, indisputable and well-known, so the more concepts and definitions, the more room for critics and wells for dishonest scientists. Despite the extensive description of the comments, we understand that the problem of plagiarism, which should not be confused with copyright, remains unresolved even at the legislative level, as there are no clear rules [2].

The Academic Integrity Project in Ukraine (SAIUP), administered by the American Councils for International Education and supported by the Department of Education and Science, has given a significant impetus to the formation of a new academic culture based on trust, honesty, transparency, real learning, and genuine research. Of Ukraine and the US Embassy in Ukraine. It helps to develop a set of procedures and tools adapted to the Ukrainian education system to prevent and combat academic dishonesty [3].

Academic integrity is not just about the quality of education - it directly affects how young people are educated in the country's higher education system, what values are instilled in their education.

Life and activities that do not meet the standards and traditions of academic integrity, significantly distort the educational environment, make it opaque and unable to withstand external pressures, limit the ability to defend their positions. Success on the way to overcoming these phenomena can be achieved only with an effective state youth policy. However, the effectiveness of this policy can be achieved only if the Ukrainian academic community establishes high moral and ethical principles and standards and creates effective mechanisms and procedures that can ensure their implementation [4].

Honesty, trust, justice, respect, responsibility and courage are the basis of the foundations of teaching and learning and the provision of educational services. Adhere to the main principles of academic integrity, have certain personal qualities and be sure to use a set of rules and regulations, ethical principles - the main goal of the academic community. According to these ideas, acceptable and unacceptable behavior in the academic environment is determined. Overcoming academic dishonesty first of all requires an appeal to human dignity, self-esteem and respect for others.

The higher the level of mutual respect, honesty and trust in the community, the better a person is able to solve their problems. Gradually, more and more people working in the field of education are convinced that positive changes in the country should begin with themselves, with their own workplace and attitude to the performance of their duties [5].

The problem of academic integrity is global, international. The adoption of laws at the state level is one of the bases for the promotion of academic integrity and requires constant improvement and coverage.

So, approaching world standards, we do not adopt everything, we neglect, or we just make mistakes. Of course, this could be attributed to another subdivision - deception, but a significant problem for the identification of self-plagiarism is the incorrect definition of "scientific result" in the current Law of Ukraine "On scientific and scientific-technical activities". As for the rest of the items, in my opinion, everything is simpler because there is no unintentional fabrication or write-off, no accidental falsification or bribery, erroneous deception or biased evaluation.