Charter of ethics and guiding principles of scientific research in Lebanon (2016), Mouin Hamzé, Nayef Saade, Fawaz Fawaz
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Charter of ethics and guiding principles of scientific research in Lebanon (2016), Mouin Hamzé, Nayef Saade, Fawaz Fawaz
What is this about?
The Charter of Ethics and Guiding Principles of Scientific Research in Lebanon (2016), authored by Mouin Hamzé, Nayef Saade, and Fawaz Fawaz, provides a national framework for research integrity and open practice. Written in Arabic and targeting Lebanon, it promotes honesty, accountability, professional courtesy, and stewardship of resources, linking these values to reproducibility, credibility, and public trust in science. The charter defines the responsibilities of researchers, institutions, funders, and journals in planning, conducting, publishing, and reviewing research. It sets clear rules for authorship, citation, conflict of interest management, transparent methods and data, fair peer review, and responsible supervision.
It also outlines mechanisms for addressing misconduct, ensuring due process, proportional sanctions, and opportunities for learning. Education is central, embedding training in responsible conduct for students and staff. The framework responds to emerging challenges such as open science, data management, digital tools, and new dissemination practices. Equity and diversity are emphasized as essential to integrity, ensuring inclusive, respectful environments. Practical tools like checklists, codes of behaviour, and reporting templates support daily application. Annexes provide case studies, international references, and contact points, making the charter both a guiding policy and a practical handbook.Why is this important?
Charter of ethics and guiding principles of scientific research in Lebanon distils national expectations for research integrity in Lebanon and clarifies what researchers and institutions in Lebanon 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 Mouin Hamzé, Nayef Saade, Fawaz Fawaz in 2016, it is a credible reference to cite in institutional policies, training, and grant documentation.
