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This law, that covers various aspects of research, innovation and integrity, establishes the framework for the Danish Research and Innovation Policy Council and the Danish Independent Research Foundation is are independent bodies that promote research. +
Learn about the different ways in which a researcher can act with (and without) integrity! +
ACTION (Participatory science toolkit against pollution) was a three-year Horizon 2020 project (2019–2022) that aimed to democratise citizen science around environmental pollution. It supported dozens of grassroots “pilot” projects via an accelerator, providing funding, mentoring, training, and infrastructure. It also developed an open-access toolkit full of methods, guidelines, and digital tools to help citizens and researchers co-create, run, and sustain inclusive science projects ensuring rigorous data, community engagement, and long-term impact. Furthermore, it built a framework to measure the social, environmental, economic, and policy impact of citizen science, promoting responsible research and innovation. +
<span lang="EN-US">Building on the [[Instruction:Dc7e4584-b6f9-4289-a6f5-f308340eda74|Introduction to environmental justice]] module, this micromodule introduces four key principles: Leave no one behind, the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), the Polluter Pays Principle, the Precautionary Principle and informed consent. The aim is to help participants integrate justice-oriented thinking into their research and innovation practices.</span> +
In this policy brief the Horizon EU-funded BEYOND project explores the broad socio-economic impacts of research misconduct to help shape strategies promoting research ethics and integrity, emphasizing shared responsibilities between individuals and institutions. '"`UNIQ--ref-00000000-QINU`"'
The document describes the impact of research misconduct on a socio-economic level, the factors that drive research misconduct, the stakeholders affected by it and provides a list of recommended actions. +
This is an online tutorial for administrative staff which contains modules in five instructional areas: conflict of interest, financial management, mentor-trainee responsibilities, collaborative research and data management. +
Although the Dutch Code of Ocnduct for Researchers has previously undergone minor revisions, there is a need for more substantial changes in view of recent developments in international codes. This document provides an analysis if the pre-existing guideline and suggests modifications. +
This is a fictional case on conflict of interest in biomedical research, including questions for discussion. +
This is the factual case of an agriculture research scientist whose several papers were retracted following accusation of fake reviews. +
The document 'The Regulation on Ethics in Research and Publishing', developed in 2012 in Albania, is a national guideline that addresses the principles of research integrity. Authored by Ministry of Higher Education and Science, and available in Albanian, it targets the research community in Albania. It provides clear expectations for responsible conduct in research and defines practices that safeguard honesty, transparency, and accountability. The text outlines responsibilities of both individual researchers and institutions. It identifies misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, fabrication, and unethical authorship, while also promoting good practices in publication, peer review, and collaborative research. It emphasizes effective data management, openness in reporting, and respect for colleagues, participants, and the wider community. Institutions are encouraged to create supportive environments through policies, training, and oversight mechanisms. The document serves as an official reference for aligning national research standards with international expectations, reinforcing ethical norms across research fields. +
ALLEA (All European Academies) is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, bringing together around 60 academies from more than 40 European countries. Founded in 1994, it works at the interface of science, policy, and society to improve research conditions, provide independent science advice to policymakers and the public, and promote scholarly collaboration across disciplines and borders. As a non-profit association registered under German law, ALLEA is fully independent of political, religious, or commercial influence. It champions scientific integrity, academic freedom, and evidence-based decision-making in Europe. +
Besides the German National Research Foundation (DFG), other prominent research organizations such as the Alliance of German Science Organisations have also created codes and guidelines that deal with specific topics. This document addresses the importance of good data management practices and the principles therein. +
The SIENNA D4.7 report sets out a comprehensive ethical framework for AI and robotics to guide developers, users, regulators, and educators in creating and applying these technologies responsibly. It proposes methods for embedding ethical considerations directly into design and development processes often called ''Ethics by Design'' across major methodologies such as CRISP-DM, Agile, and V-Model. The framework includes guidelines for ethical deployment, standards and certification practices, governmental policies, and education and training programs to ensure ethical awareness is woven into each phase of innovation. By addressing both technical and societal dimensions, the report aims to help organizations and policymakers anticipate and mitigate ethical risks associated with AI and robotics, fostering technologies that respect human rights and societal values. +
An author realized a paper had plagiarized his thesis. It took the journal four years to retract it. +
This blog post describes a case where the bachelor's thesis of a Hungarian mathematics student is plagiarised and published in ''Scientific Reports'' — a Springer Nature title. +
This article describes a study of the two most popular plagiarism-detection software platforms - Turnitin and SafeAssign and reviews current literature focusing plagiarism-detection efficacy. The study results show that Turnitin had the highest success at plagiarism detection with an 82.4 percent detection rate. +
This article presents a model of medical ethics teaching at undergraduate level. This model allows students to discuss ethical problems in small groups. +
Case describing poorly planned research study. +
This is the hypothetical scenario about the research process which was poorly planned. +
This article describes a student activity that consists of the video instructions and analysis and interpretation of realistic data. The activity allows students to apply their knowledge of statistics and research methodology to real situations without conducting actual research. +
This is a free online course intended for inspectors from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) who conduct inspections of animal facilities for compliance with U.S. regulatory standards. The course is a field guide which presents animal facilities in a 360-degree panoramic image with some inspecting items and provides tips for inspecting them. +
