Sabotage and the Federal Definition of Research Misconduct
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Sabotage and the Federal Definition of Research Misconduct
What is this about?
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) found in 2011 that a postdoctoral researcher who sabotaged a colleague’s research materials, was found guilty of misconduct[1]. This paper discusses definitions of scientific misconduct and its implications with the example of a factual case. It is discussed whether the definition of research misconduct used to assess the case may be seen as appropriate and what possible alternative definitions may be.
- ↑ Rasmussen, Lisa M. "The case of Vipul Bhrigu and the federal definition of research misconduct." Science and engineering ethics 20.2 (2014): 411-421.
Why is this important?
This article and the discussed case highlight the importance of a concise and comprehensive definition of research misconduct in order to assure a proper handling of respective accusations. The case described may be seen exemplary of the implications a definition of research misconduct may have.
For whom is this important?
ResearchersPhD studentsPostdocsResearch Integrity OfficersResearch integrity trainersresearch integrity researchers
