Mobile Application
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Mobile Application
What is this about?
The PREPARED App is a mobile tool developed to support researchers working in crisis-affected and fragile settings. It offers quick, practical guidance for navigating ethical and integrity challenges in real-time, especially when conducting research in unpredictable environments like conflict zones, refugee camps, or disaster areas. The app includes scenario-based prompts, decision-making tools, and access to key documents such as the Fragile Settings Code. It is part of the EU-funded PREPARED project, which aims to strengthen ethical research practices during global crises. Designed for use “on the go,” the app helps researchers uphold high standards of integrity and participant protection, even under pressure.
Why is this important?
The PREPARED App is important because it offers practical, real-time ethical guidance to researchers working in fragile, crisis-affected, or rapidly changing environments—such as conflict zones, refugee camps, and disaster areas. In these settings, traditional research ethics procedures may be difficult to apply due to limited infrastructure, time pressure, or unstable conditions. The app supports researchers in making responsible decisions that uphold research integrity and protect participants, even when facing complex or urgent dilemmas. It includes scenario-based advice, fast-access to essential documents like the Fragile Settings Code, and tools to help with adapting research protocols quickly. Developed as part of the EU-funded PREPARED project, the app helps bridge the gap between standard ethical guidelines and the realities of working in the field. By empowering researchers with immediate support, it plays a critical role in maintaining ethical standards, minimizing harm, and improving the quality and trustworthiness of research in vulnerable contexts.
