research methodology notes

1. Presentation on
Importance of publication ethics
Presented by
Rabiya Ahsan
E.No (201171)
Phd scholar (Pharmacology)
Faculty of pharmacy
Integral university Lucknow
2021-2022

2. Introduction
Ethics: Ethics comes from Greek Word ‘Ethos” which means ‘Character’
The branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles .Ethics refers
to where a particular practice is right or wrong.
Publication ethics: Ethical standards for publication exist to ensure
high-quality scientific publications, public trust in scientific findings,
and that people receive credit for their ideas.

3. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION ETHICS
• COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of peer reviewed journals
to discuss all aspects of publication ethics.
• It also advises editors on how to handle cases of research and
publication misconduct.
• The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) was established in 1997
by a small group of medical journal editors in the UK but now has
over 9000 members worldwide from all academic fields.
• Membership is open to editors of academic journals and others
interested in publication ethics.

4. Importance of publication ethics in research
• Promote the objective of Research.
• Support the values required for collaborative work, such as mutual
respect and fairness.
• They represents that researchers can be held accountable for their
action.
• They ensure that public can trust research.
• They support important social and moral values.

5. Why publication ethics is an important in
research?
Research and publication ethics are closely connected as each new
study leads to new finding, which on publication enter the public
domain.
• It ensure scientific progress.
• It protect life and planet.
• It promotes ethical behavior.
• It is good for reputation.
• Publish ethically is the only way.

6. Refernce
• Feleke Y, Addissie A, Wamisho BL, Davey G. Review Paper on Research
Ethics in Ethiopia: Experiences and Lessons Learnt from Addis Ababa
University College of Health Sciences 2007-2012. Ethiopian medical
journal. 2015 Jan 1;53:7-14.
• Das KK, Vallabha T, Ray J, Murthy PS. Conflict of interest-serious
issue on publication ethics for Indian medical journals. JNMA J Nepal
Med Assoc. 2013;52:357–60.
• Carlson RV, Boyd KM, Webb DJ. The revision of the Declaration of
Helsinki: Past, present and future. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2004;57:695–
713

7. THANK YOU