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From The Embassy of Good Science
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The Irish Universities Association and its member institutions have long been committed to the highest standards of research conduct and integrity, and individual institutions have procedures in place to underpin this. Similar commitments to upholding integrity have been made by IoTI and its members, and by DIT and other organisations. However, the transparency of policy and practice will be enhanced by publication of a national statement which clarifies policy and sets out agreed good practice in promoting and ensuring research integrity. This commitment is shared by the universities, IoTI, DIT, Teagasc, RCSI and the main Irish research funding agencies;in particular, the Health Research Board, Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the Higher Education Authority and the Royal Irish Academy. +
Irish Universities Quality Board's Good Practice for Institutional Research in Irish Higher Education +
Good institutional management and policy are essential for high-quality research. To foster better co-operation and standardization of research policy among the seven Irish universities, the Irish Universities Quality Board sets detailed guidelines for management of every step of the research process, from planning to results. +
Professor Smith is described by his colleagues as "a very good scientist" but nontheless, he has recycled text from his previous work without acknowledgement. +
It gives the correct perspective for looking at research that is not reproducible. If we set aside the deliberate maniplation of research data, irreproducibility can stem from sloppy planning or conducting of research or from an honest mistake that has been prodiced by the mere complexity of an experiment. In other words, reliable research needs extremely cautious and honest researchers. +
This document describes the research integrity framework for National Research Center institutes. +
This Web page provides an overview of the guidelines and position Papers of the CNR which address specific areas, such as:
- Code of Ethics and Deontology for Scientific Activity in the field of Cultural Heritage
- Increasing Risks of Predatory Publishing: Recommendations for Researchers
- Incidental Findings in scientific research: Criteria and Recommendations for -Omics Sciences
- Informed Consent in Scientific Research: Ethical Toolkit
- Ethical Charter on Social Sciences and Humanities Research
-Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct. +
There is an interesting discussion about definitions of research misconduct, responsibilities of different bodies and suggestions for ways forward. +
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The most usual outcome of investigations concerning data falsification is the retraction of a paper[[:File:///D:/ENTIRE/cases/Case description/Description of cases draft1.docx#%20ftn1|[1]]]. The present case presents an unusual example of a conviction given to an individual researcher for scientific research misconduct, and the first case of this type in the UK.
Falsification of data in pharmaceutical research might have a number of serious negative consequences such as compromising the safety of drug trials with humans and, potentially, presenting a danger to public health. Moreover, it can undermine the public’s trust to the outcomes of such trials and to scientific research in general.
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Participants of clinical trials must be well informed of the risks they are taking by participating in the trial, especially when the treatment under investigation is a non-therapeutic intervention. In these cases, the benefits should outweigh the risks, which was not true in the tragedy described here: adverse effects were reported in previous cases, whilst no efficacy of the gene therapy was observed in humans. As noted in the article, the trial most likely progressed regardless of these risks due to the principal investigator's conflicts of interest and faults by the responsible regulatory institutions. Therefore, this case is a prime example of how conflicts of interest may seriously harm the health of patients and trial participants. To prevent unnecessary deaths in the future, it is important to keep these stories in our collective memory and learn lessons from them. The detailed account presented here may help us do just that. +
Joint Guidelines on the Interplay between the Digital Markets Act and the General Data Protection Regulation +
The guidelines matter because they address a real legal gap: large digital platforms must comply with both competition-focused DMA rules and privacy-focused GDPR rules, but without clear guidance there can be confusion or even conflicting interpretations. These joint guidelines help ensure that organisations know how to apply both regimes in ways that protect individual rights under the GDPR while meeting DMA competition obligations. This boosts legal clarity, compliance certainty, and enforcement coherence across EU law especially for “gatekeepers” whose data practices directly affect consumers, businesses, and markets. +
This is yet one more of several [[Springer Nature ‘continuing to investigate the concerns raised’ about paper linking obesity and lying|cases]] of a study that has been retracted following concerns that its conclusions might cause damage to certain minority groups. Questions on whether certain conclusion from research on animals can be transferable (without strong evidence) to human are also raised. Finally, whilst in supporting an argument researchers need to carefully choose the literature as appropriate, '''citing selectively to enhance own findings'''"`UNIQ--nowiki-00000003-QINU`"'' (ECCRI, 2017: 6)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000004-QINU`"' is considered as unacceptable practice.
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It shows that it is not only peer-reviewed journal publications that should accurately uphold norms of academic integrity, but the communication of other forms of research (e.g. journalism) should also remain accurate and factual. +
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This poster is an example of an uncomplicated, low-cost, and easy to disseminate initiative to stress the importance of research integrity and emphasize the importance of good supervision as a cornerstone of research practice. Moreover, the poster reminds all types of supervisors (principal investigator, research coordinator, academic advisor, mentor) to their responsibilities as such. +
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It highlights the importance of institutional practices on research oversight and integrity that could serve as safeguards against research misconduct and other ethics failures. +
The main role of the Controller's office is to foster and encourage research integrity and adherence to research ethics in all research and academic institutions. This includes encouraging institutions to adhere to standards, studying current ethical guidelines, investigating cases of misconduct and promoting collaboration. Thus, it is an important landmark in encouraging academic integrity in the scientific community in Lithuania. +
Not only does this document describe in detail the definitions and organizational requirements of all scientific educational and research institutions, it also explains basic underlying principles such as academic freedom, openness, accountability to society and personal responsibility. Since it is legally binding, it is important that all those involved in research are aware of these tenets. +
Training supervisors is essential to ensure effective mentorship, ethical guidance, and the promotion of a positive research culture. Supervisors play a critical role in shaping the professional development of researchers by modeling responsible conduct, providing clear communication, and addressing challenges proactively. Well-trained supervisors are better equipped to foster collaboration, handle conflicts, and guide their mentees in navigating ethical dilemmas, ultimately enhancing the quality and integrity of research outcomes. +
Training supervisors is essential to ensure effective mentorship, ethical guidance, and the promotion of a positive research culture. Supervisors play a critical role in shaping the professional development of researchers by modeling responsible conduct, providing clear communication, and addressing challenges proactively. Well-trained supervisors are better equipped to foster collaboration, handle conflicts, and guide their mentees in navigating ethical dilemmas, ultimately enhancing the quality and integrity of research outcomes. +
This policy brief matters because research and innovation funding often lacks mechanisms to integrate societal voices meaningfully, yet such inclusion can lead to more relevant, responsible and insightful outcomes. By documenting real-life experiments of RFOs, the brief provides evidence-based guidance to funding agencies on how to design participatory processes ethically and effectively. It helps address the “how” of inclusive research governance not just the “why”. Ensuring that funding decisions, programme design and evaluation incorporate societal input boosts transparency, legitimacy and alignment with public needs strengthening trust in science and innovation. +
Charter of ethics and guiding principles of scientific research in Lebanon' 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. +
