Importance of ethical codes and considerations in research of conduct for researchers

Ethics is more of an innate quality for humans to develop further for a
better life. But there are ethical codes by certain government agencies,
who publish specific ethical codes to conduct research and report
them.

There are many reasons for
adhering to certain basic ethical
norms of scientific conduct
during academic research like:
01
02
03
04
To maintain the credibility of the
scientific community.
For the proper perception of the
people to judge and accept the
new results.
To increase the authenticity of
the published research
results for its readers and
scientific fraternity. To be recognized in today's
competitive nature of research.
Reasons for Ethical Considerations for Research
Contd...

05
06
07
08
09
To promote essential values to collaborative work as researches
are mostly teamwork and need mutual respect to conduct the
research smoothly and successfully.
To promote moral and social values along with the aims and
results of the research.
To publish findings of the research transparently.
No to do or report faulty work or plagiarizing others'
work.
To be accountable for the research being funded by public
money, as many researchers are responsible for their actions
during research. They are bound by regulations on conflict of
interest, misconduct, and research involving humans or
animals. They also have to ensure that public money has to be
appropriately spent on the research.

Table 1: Presents the agencies related to research fund.

Ethic Codes for Conduct of Researchers
Apart from the above important considerations for research, there are specific ethical codes prescribed by
many Government agencies who fund for the research.
Reporting researches
honestly without any
manipulation of data
and others.
Avoiding all kind of bias in
research including design,
data, analysis, interpretation
and also peer review.
Avoiding mistakes by
reviewing the research
thoroughly and carefully.
Safekeeping of all the
information regarding
the research for future
reference.
Having an openness to
share data and any new
tools and techniques
developed during the
research.
Being aware of the
legalities concerned
with the research
area.

Ethical do's for Research
Maintain a precise record of all your
research activities.
Report your data in most cautiously and
objectively possible.
During your research on animals and trees, treat
them with respect, care and empathy.
Respect all the intellectual property you use in the
research and give them their due credit in your
research for their contributions.Maintain confidentiality wherever necessary during
the research.
01
02
03
04
05

Ethical do
not’s for
Research
01
During research never fabricate,
manipulate or misrepresent data
Do not have a bias in data
interpretation, peer review,
or in personal decisions.
Never try to deceive your research
Never use any existing external
research data either published or
unpublished without permission.
02
03sponsors, colleagues or ethical
committees with malpractices.
04
Contd...

05
06
07
08
09
10
Strictly avoid Plagiarism
and self-plagiarism.
Do not support irresponsible
publication practices.
Do not duplicate publications, salami
publication or redundant publications.
Without considering ethical issues, do
not conduct research in humans , and or
animals.
Do not ignore outliers, missing data,
reporting post-hoc analysis without
declaring them.
Do disclose a conflict of interest.

The main goal of your research should be to advance science and share
knowledge rather than to finish it in haste. Then, you will never face any
ethical issues.
CONCLUSION

PUBRICA LAB @
PUBRICA.COM
www.pubrica.com

PHONE NUMBER
UK
INDIA
: +44-1143520021
: +91-4448137070
EMAIL ADDRESS
sales@pubrica.com
GET IN TOUCH
WITH US
Freelancer
Consultant
Guest Blog Editor
CONTACT
hr@workfoster.com

Importance of ethical codes and considerations in research of conduct for researchers

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

What's hot

What's hot (20)

Similar to Importance of ethical codes and considerations in research of conduct for researchers

Similar to Importance of ethical codes and considerations in research of conduct for researchers (20)

More from Pubrica

More from Pubrica (20)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Importance of ethical codes and considerations in research of conduct for researchers