University to investigate plagiarism claims against minister Gintarė Skaistė's doctoral thesis

Mykolas Romeris University is set to launch an investigation into a complaint concerning alleged academic ethics violations in the doctoral thesis of politician Gintarė Skaistė. An investigative group will begin its work next week, tasked with examining claims of potentially unoriginal text, calculation errors, and shortcomings in the presentation of results.

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The group will have to present its findings within 2 months from the start of its work.

The university's academic ethics standards, which govern the rules for scholarly work, will be the basis for the investigation. The newly formed group is expected to deliver its findings within two months of commencing its work. This development follows a complaint that has raised questions about the integrity of Skaistė's doctoral research.

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The complaint mentions possibly unoriginal work text. It also mentions possible calculation discrepancies. There are also talks about possible shortcomings in the presentation of results.

In response to the allegations, Gintarė Skaistė stated that she would supply the university with all the necessary information. She expressed confidence that this would enable the university to conduct an objective assessment of the issues raised in the complaint. The university's process aims to ensure a thorough and impartial review of the academic work in question.

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G. Skaistė said that she would provide the university with all the necessary information.