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From The Embassy of Good Science
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The outcome of such research affects the lives of many patiens who use the SSRI's. +
It shows that even when there is a protocol for trials involving human subjects, experiments can go terribly wrong. +
Research institutions, supervisors, and mentors have an important role when it comes to research integrity. Responsible supervision and leadership is necessary to ensure responsible socialization of supervisees into research, engage leaders into research integrity as well as to foster responsible research practices. Supervisors, mentors and leaders can benefit from support from their research institutions in providing responsible supervision and leadership. This guideline presents a set of recommendations to research institutions on improving their institutional supervision structures and giving support to PhD-students and supervisors in developing their supervision skills and give institutions more tools to value responsible leadership. This infographic consists of recommendations on improving institutional support structures for PhD students, supervisors, and leaders. The infographic gives an overview of the key recommendations. The guidelines provide information relevant for research officers, trainers, managers, and coordinators, as well as deans, rectors and other institutional leaders +
Education and training are needed to raise awareness about research integrity and provide stakeholders with the required tools to promote responsible research practices. +
This first set of policy briefs is important because it operationalizes the concept of trust in science by turning abstract ideals like transparency, accountability, and responsiveness into concrete, evidence-informed policy guidance. Through co-creation and stakeholder engagement, the briefs help ensure that science policy is more attuned to societal values and concerns, not just expert agendas. Such alignment is crucial to counter growing skepticism and distrust toward scientific institutions. Furthermore, the recommendations provided can guide decision-makers, funders, and institutions in embedding trust-enhancing practices into research governance. In doing so, the briefs help lay the groundwork for more legitimate, resilient, and socially robust science policy in the future. +
Scientific research with participation of human beings should be done ethically. Recruiting procedures of the subjects, research oversight, adequate clinical care, and informed consent are of particular importance. +
The IPSP Guidelines are important because they support the professionalisation and quality of Diamond Open Access publishing a model of scholarly communication that removes paywalls for authors and readers alike. By offering structured, standards-aligned guidance, the document helps institutional publishers enhance credibility, efficiency, and sustainability, making it easier for them to adopt best practices and meet stakeholders’ expectations. This strengthens equitable, cost-free publishing pathways that resist commercial pay-to-publish barriers, contributing to more inclusive and open scholarly communication across Europe. The Guidelines also underpin tools and services available in the DIAMAS ecosystem, enabling ongoing improvement and wider uptake of Diamond OA. +
The glossary is useful for clarifying meaning of terms and concepts in the context of research integrity. +
Integrity Games - a research based learning platform on academic integrity aimed at undergraduate university students +
Integrity Games is developed for academic integrity training for university students – primarily students on year 1-3 of their education. It is most likely relevant for more advanced students as well.
The general aim of Integrity Games is to develop knowledge and begin developing academic integrity, by engaging students in reflections of realistic <dfn data-id="23" tabindex="0">dilemmas</dfn> involving academic integrity. The cases cover three general topics central to academic integrity:
# Citation practice, including avoiding <dfn data-id="16" tabindex="0">plagiarism</dfn> and <dfn data-id="21" tabindex="0">self-plagiarism</dfn>
# Collaboration and getting help on individual assignments
# Collecting, analyzing and reporting data
The tool contains one or more cases under each topic presenting the student with <dfn data-id="23" tabindex="0">dilemmas</dfn> and common grey area issues in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
While examples of severe <dfn data-id="14" tabindex="0">misconduct</dfn> – such as <dfn data-id="16" tabindex="0">plagiarism</dfn> and <dfn data-id="4" tabindex="0">fabrication</dfn> of data – are included in the cases, the main focus is on the grey area issues where research shows that students are most often in doubt about the appropriate course of action.
For each of the above mentioned topics, Integrity Games aims to contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills listed below.
Items marked with * are considered the primary aims and the games’ efficacy towards these aims has been tested in a randomized controlled experiment.
* Knowledge of the core values and principles of academic integrity and how they are applied*
* Knowledge of common grey zones and the reasons why they are “grey”*
* Knowledge of what is strictly forbidden
* Skills in identifying academic integrity aspects of a given situation
* Skills in identifying actions that are in accordance with each of the core principles of academic interity
* Competences in weighing actions according to multiple values, principles, and groups*
* Competences in assessing the interplay between the ethically good practice and epistemically good in concrete cases.
In addition, the tool aims to contribute to the following motivational aims:
* Motivation to develop further AI knowledge skills and competences (positive nudging)*
* Acceptance of core values and principles under academic and research integrity
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Many of the academic integrity issues students face – such as freeriding in group work or handling deviating data - are not covered by the local disciplinary rules, and even if they are, the interpretation of the rules may be context dependent.
Navigating grey zones therefore requires attention to context and reflection on the broader aims of higher education.
Integrity Games encourages this through engaging and realistic cases drawn from a major study on the integrity issues commonly faced by undergraduate students in Europe. +
These videos are important to foster reflection and discussion about research integrity principles. +
Code of Ethics Young Scientists' is important because it ensures credibility and trust in research by providing both preventive and corrective guidance. It prevents misconduct by educating researchers on standards, and offers frameworks for addressing violations fairly. In today’s interconnected research environment, having shared ethical codes strengthens international collaboration and consistency. For governments, institutions, and the public, this document demonstrates commitment to transparency, fairness, and societal responsibility. It is not just a guideline but a foundation for safeguarding the reliability of research outcomes. +
Conflicts of interest, especially when not disclosed, are one of the core challenges to research integrity. +
The ICMJE recommendations guide best practice and ethical standards for conducting research, editing reports, publication standards and authorship criteria. +
The establishment of ethical standards and practices in biomedical research involving human subjects is important for avoiding unnecessary harm, and for making sure that research conducted in this area is done so safely and ethically. +
International Statement of Principles and Practices for Research Ethics, Integrity, and Culture in the Context of Rapid-Results Research 2022 +
Statement of Principles and Practices for Research Ethics, Integrity, and Culture in the Context of Rapid-Results Research ' is important because it ensures credibility and trust in research by providing both preventive and corrective guidance. It prevents misconduct by educating researchers on standards, and offers frameworks for addressing violations fairly. In today’s interconnected research environment, having shared ethical codes strengthens international collaboration and consistency. For governments, institutions, and the public, this document demonstrates commitment to transparency, fairness, and societal responsibility. It is not just a guideline but a foundation for safeguarding the reliability of research outcomes. +
It is crucial for participants to complete the online modules in advance of the face-to-face training in order to acquire a shared understanding of the program’s core concepts. +
It is crucial for participants to complete the online course in advance of the face-to-face training in order to acquire a shared understanding of the program’s core concepts. +
It is essential that all researchers understand the basic concepts of good scientific practice from a practical point of view - how they way they do their research can affect their results. +
This series of eLearning modules provide a basic understanding of the concepts used in the training to ensure that trainees start with a common terminology and knowledge. +
