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The CIRAD Code of Ethics is important because it safeguards scientific integrity and ensures that research activities are trustworthy, socially responsible, and aligned with public interest. By clearly defining ethical expectations, it helps prevent misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, and conflicts of interest, which could damage scientific credibility and public confidence. The Code also promotes fair and balanced research partnerships, particularly in international and development contexts, where power imbalances and ethical risks can be significant. Furthermore, it supports transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights, environmental sustainability, and cultural diversity. By providing shared ethical benchmarks, the Code enables consistent decision-making across the organization and strengthens CIRAD’s reputation as a responsible and reliable research institution. +
CODE OF ETHICS FOR RESEARCH WORKERS distils national expectations for research integrity in Poland 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 2017, it is a credible reference to cite in institutional policies, training, and grant documentation. +
CODE OF ETHICS FOR SCIENTISTS distils national expectations for research integrity in Latvia and clarifies what researchers and institutions in Latvia 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 2017, it is a credible reference to cite in institutional policies, training, and grant documentation. +
CODE OF ETHICS OF THE CROATIAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION distils national expectations for research integrity in Croatia and clarifies what researchers and institutions in Croatia 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 Croatian Science Foundation in 2018, it is a credible reference to cite in institutional policies, training, and grant documentation. +
The collection of cases is a useful recourse for teaching publication ethics and for discussing ethical dilemmas in the field. +
To prevent misconduct in academic publishing it is important to define the best practices and ethical standards. Therefore, these core practices dictate how to ethically handle potential cases of misconduct, as well as ways to minimize the chances that misconduct may occur in academic publishing. +
These resources give a clear overview about the major challenges regarding publication ethics. Challenges that all people (in)directly involved in the research are obliged to confront with. Publication pressure and other factors +
When it comes to authoring a research paper, the authors must be prepared to take responsibility for their findings, claims and arguments. The assumption is that the authors should disclose themselves in order to take ownership of their work. +
The analysis provides a strategy to help identify when something is amiss with a research proposal and prompts a much closer examination of such issues. +
This policy is important because research itself has an environmental footprint. Laboratories can consume large amounts of energy and water, while research activities generate waste and require equipment, consumables and travel. Cancer Research UK therefore aims to reduce these impacts while maintaining high-quality research. The policy also makes sustainability part of research funding decisions. Researchers are encouraged to consider the environmental impact and long-term value of purchases rather than focusing only on the initial cost. This can encourage the use of refurbished equipment, sustainable materials, efficient computing and lower-emission travel. It also creates clearer expectations for research institutions and helps make sustainable research practices more systematic. +
This is a real case which can be discussed and analyzed as an example of scientific misconduct. +
This collection of cases is useful for organizing group discussions. +
The database includes a broad collection of cases. The cases can be searched by keyword, subject, or discipline. +
This case study can help researchers identify practical issues and challenges they might come across in collaborations. +
This case is important because AI companion systems can help older adults maintain independence, reduce loneliness, and support daily health management. By providing reminders, monitoring safety, and offering conversational interaction, these systems can improve well-being for seniors living alone. However, they also raise ethical concerns related to privacy, emotional dependency, and autonomy. Ensuring responsible use is essential so that AI companions support elderly care without replacing meaningful human relationships. +
This case is important because griefbots may significantly change how people experience grief and maintain connections with deceased loved ones. While such systems may offer emotional comfort, they also raise ethical concerns about identity, consent, and psychological well-being. Questions arise about whether the digital simulation represents the person and how interacting with it might affect the grieving process. Responsible discussion and safeguards are needed before these technologies become widely available. +
Case-based ethics instruction: the influence of contextual and individual factors in case content on ethical decision-making +
Cases can help making research ethics training more efficient. +
This policy brief is important because the evolving geopolitical landscape and advanced technologies present new vulnerabilities for scientific research vulnerabilities that can compromise knowledge, national security, and public trust. Without clear frameworks and institutional capacity, HEIs and RPOs risk exposure to misuse, undue influence, or loss of control over sensitive research outputs. The concept of research security if left undefined can create confusion and weak implementation. By proposing a “by-design” approach and concrete policy measures, the brief helps bridge the gap between open science values and necessary safeguards. It also prompts institutions, funders, and policymakers to proactively address security without undermining collaboration and autonomy in research. +
The current peer review system may not work positive for everybody. It is important how to react when your proposal as a researcher is rejected for funding without deception. +
A series of 9 articles provide a set of guidelines on a variety of topics related to archaeological heritage to ensure its protection and management. Among others, the charter focuses on protection policies, legislation and economy, surveys, investigation, maintenance and conservation, reconstruction and presentation, information, professional qualifications, and international cooperation. Besides, the charter has been endorsed by the European Association of Archaeologists in their Code of Practice. +
