Research Ethics
Research ethics:
Research Ethics provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research. In addition, it educates and monitors scientists conducting research to ensure a high ethical standard. The following is a general summary of some ethical principles:
- Objectivity: The researcher should mention the complete facts.
- Accuracy: Adopting accurate measurements based on scientific foundations.
- Scientific: using the methodology.
- Neutrality: Avoiding discrimination and intolerance.
- Evidence: the researcher relies on sufficient evidence to prove the validity of theories and hypotheses.
- Honesty: Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status. Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data.
- Respect for Intellectual Property: Honor patents, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property. Do not use unpublished data, methods, or results without permission. Give credit where credit is due. Never plagiarize.
- Human Subjects Protection: When conducting research on human subjects, minimize harms and risks and maximize benefits; respect human dignity, privacy, and autonomy.