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From The Embassy of Good Science
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Ethical approval for scientific research is extremely important. Otherwise, the health of research participants may be harmed. Similarly, performing biomedical research without being properly trained to do so may have serious consequences for both the health of research participants as well as the quality of the research. Therefore, lying about such approval and one’s credentials are serious offences and should be punished severely. +
It shows that research in some disciplines might take years to be published. Researchers should respect their colleagues and be patient. +
With cases of scientific misconduct such as these, it is important that details about the investigation are given. As mentioned by scientists commenting on the case, the refusal to communicate the details of the case at hand may discredit the entire research field of the scientist under investigation by instigating rumors. In addition, denying to openly share the details of the investigation renders all findings of the accused scientist unusable, as scientist cannot distinguish the reliable outcomes from the untrustworthy ones. Thus, details should be disclosed to prevent the unnecessary loss of precious research funding and to preserve the reputation of the research field and the investigation itself. +
Researcher’s Code of Ethics distils national expectations for research integrity in Thailand and clarifies what researchers and institutions in nan need to do to comply. It reduces ambiguity, aligns local practice with international norms, and offers actionable steps that improve transparency, reproducibility, and equitable access. For policy leads, it is a benchmark;for authors and administrators, it is a practical checklist. Published by nan in 1998, it is a credible reference to cite in institutional policies, training, and grant documentation. +
The ORI found that the physician had engaged in research misconduct in five publications by including large amounts of text and an illustration that they had plagiarised from publications supported by 10 NIH grant awards. +
This resolution sets a vision for the future of research and innovation in Slovenia. Among other aspects, it encourages more accountability and responsibility in public-domain research organizations, to ensure better self-regulation in research. +
Writing research papers and reviewing manuscripts and grants are essential activities in the scientific process. But authors and peer reviewers constantly face ethical issues for which they need to be prepared. This course module has a list of learning objectives. It helps to recognize the importance of the responsible authorship and identify the role of an author in writing an academic paper in the sciences and the arts. Characterizes the role of a peer reviewer in assessing a paper or grant application. Supports the examination of the major ethical issues surrounding publication and peer review. Help students to understand some of the ways to deal with controversies or conflicts that might arise in authorship or peer review. Introduces resources about publication and peer review and makes us reflect on the way one handles the role of author, editor, or peer reviewer. +
The report serves as a guide to basic values that govern the conduct of research and the communication of research results and recommends specific actions that should be used to ensure and maintain the integrity of research. It forges an international consensus on responsible conduct in the global research enterprise. +
As a leading research institute in Austria, the IST aims to contribute excellent basic sciences research to advance social and technological progress. Therefore, it is essential that all scholarly inquiry is performed in a reliable, reproducible and ethical way. By explicitly asking all researchers and staff to adhere to good scientific practices, they set the tone for integrity and transparency in research. This webpage is also useful for researchers looking for more information, as it provides links to the OeAWI guidelines and details of research ethics officers. +
The resource is important to give an overview of all RI-related problems concerning collaboration in biomedical sciences +
Mentoring is important as it has traditionally been a successful way for research development of individuals, as well as research institutions and systems.
Although mentoring is an old concept (Mentor and Telemachus in The Odyssey), it is a difficult concept. It is should not be confused with other types of professional research relationship, such as teaching, tutoring, coaching, advising, counselling, supervising, sponsoring, role-modelling, preceptoring, peer support.'"`UNIQ--ref-0000000D-QINU`"'
Mentoring is a complex phenomenon,'"`UNIQ--ref-0000000E-QINU`"' which integrates different functions, as mentors help their mentees to acquire, synthesize and integrate new knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally and personally. It is an intense, personal as well as professional relationship with high commitment over a long period of time. It is reciprocal but asymmetrical, as the primary goal is the professional growth and development of a mentee.
We do not have solid evidence that mentorship work. A systematic review of mentoring in academic medicine'"`UNIQ--ref-0000000F-QINU`"' showed that it is perceived as very important bur there is little evidence that it is actually successful. This is similar for many other disciplines and types of mentoring.'"`UNIQ--ref-00000010-QINU`"'
There are different ethical issues in mentoring, related to the individuals involved in the mentoring relationship but also related to the hosting organization.'"`UNIQ--ref-00000011-QINU`"' Issues for mentees include lack of motivation and poor collaboration, and laps in professionalism, failure to acknowledge mentee’s contribution, lack of commitment and collaboration. Ethics burdens to a mentoring relationship may be the power imbalance, misalignment of goals, poor communication, competition, gender or cultural bias, and personality conflicts. Organizations where mentorship happen are also responsible for ethics problems generated by mentoring: they may not have adequate recruitment procedures, oversight, assessment and recognition of good mentorship, lack of clear guidelines, and lack of administrative support, such as protected time for mentoring.
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For research ethics committees and research integrity offices, this case report demonstrates the value of ensuring that case details are reported accurately, transparently and in significant detail, particularly when appeals are made by defendants regarding previous rulings.
In terms of the specific practices of scientific dishonesty, the case demonstrates that:
#Reusing biopsy material in order to support the conclusions of subsequent studies is a serious breach of good scientific practice if and when readers are not informed that an article is based on the results of previous studies;#Reusing biopsy material in order to support the conclusions of subsequent studies undermines the validity of these studies when the different studies are based on different population sizes and different methodologies;#Using the same images to represent different proteins is an instance of image manipulation even when the colours have been changed and the images rotated. +
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has the potential to enhance accuracy, speed, and efficiency of medical treatment by automating standard or repetitive tasks, as well as to help maintain a better organized and efficient doctor-patient relationship. It also comes with a flood of legal, ethical and regulatory questions to be answered. +
Biobanking refers to collecting and storing biological materials and their associated data. As biobanking practices continue to evolve, it is essential to address the changing nature of ethical considerations associated with the collection, use, and sharing of these valuable resources. +
Extended Reality (XR) and the ‘metaverse’ refers to a spectrum of technologies merging physical and virtual environments. XR has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, but it also presents important ethical challenges that need to be addressed to ensure responsible and safe use. +
Genome editing strategically changes the DNA of an organism, introducing new traits or suppressing unwanted ones. With the development of new techniques and tools, genome editing is cheaper and more effective than ever. The possibility to introduce targeted changes in the genome of virtually all cell types and organisms and its ease of use opens up new opportunities and challenges. +
Reviewing, Evaluating, Editing and Research Integrity: An Educational Scenario by the EnTIRE project +
The scenarios are designed to help researchers, research ethics committees ('RECs'), research integrity offices ('RIOs') and research administrators to become better acquainted with [https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/hi/h2020-ethics_code-of-conduct_en.pdf The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity] ('ECCRI' or 'ECoC') as a regulatory document that articulates the standards of good research practice.
They also allow users to reflect on and apply their own national and institutional research ethics and research integrity codes as well as other key regulatory documents and guidelines.
The goal is for the user to gain knowledge of the standards associated with good research practices and to make sense of these standards in different research contexts.
According to the ECCRI/ECoC, there are eight categories of research contexts that are covered by the standards of good research practice:
1) Research Environment
2) Training, Supervision and Mentoring
3) Research Procedures
4) Safeguards
5) Data Practices and Management
6) Collaborative Working
7) Publication and Dissemination
8) [https://zenodo.org/record/4063746#.X3cXC5NKjxQ '''Reviewing, Evaluating and Editing''']
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Currently, citizen science is becoming more and more important in different fields of science. For example, in natural sciences, it enables large-scale data collection by involving a vast number of individuals which would be challenging to achieve for traditional research methods within the same timeframe and resources. This training will guide you through the crucial elements of responsible citizen science, including protection of human research participants, plants, animals and ecosystems;rights of citizen scientists;conflicts of interest;quality of research outputs etc. By the end of this training, you will gain a deeper understanding of responsible open science and acquire the following skills and attitudes necessary for responsible practising of citizen science. +
Currently, citizen science is becoming more and more important in different fields of science. For example, in natural sciences, it enables large-scale data collection by involving a vast number of individuals which would be challenging to achieve for traditional research methods within the same timeframe and resources. This training will guide you through the crucial elements of responsible citizen science, including protection of human research participants, plants, animals and ecosystems;rights of citizen scientists;conflicts of interest;quality of research outputs etc. By the end of this training, you will gain a deeper understanding of responsible open science and acquire the following skills and attitudes necessary for responsible practising of citizen science. +
Romanian Codul General de Etică în Cercetarea Științifică - General code of ethics in scientific research 2015 +
Codul General de Etică în Cercetarea Științifică - General code of ethics in scientific 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. +
