Law on Academic Ethics and Procedures of the Republic of Lithuania
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Law on Academic Ethics and Procedures of the Republic of Lithuania
What is this about?
This law, adopted in 2011, established the office of the Controller of Academic Ethics in Lithuania, and describes the various functions, responsibilities and tasks of this office.
Why is this important?
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.
For whom is this important?
What are the best practices?
- Adherence to ethics guidelines
-Interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration
