Promoting responsible research conduct in a developing world academic context
Date
2013-06-21
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As reports of research misconduct seem to increase, research integrity and the promotion of responsible research conduct are important
for academic institutions. This paper considers what research integrity means for individual researchers and institutions, and explores trends
for promoting responsible research conduct. An Aristotelian concept of ‘the good’ is used to consider the difference between ‘good’ and
‘successful’ researchers. I argue that a balance is required between advancing an ethics of individual responsibility on the one hand, and a
compliance-focused approach on the other. I discuss institutional strategies for promoting responsible research conduct, including training
and mentorship, developing an appropriate institutional culture that emphasises individual responsibility and accountability, and ensuring
that institutions have clear, easily accessible policies available for all aspects of research.
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CITATION: Horn, L. M. 2015. Promoting responsible research conduct in a developing world academic context. South African Journal of Bioethics and Law, 6(1):21-24, doi:10.7196/SAJBL.256.
The original publication is available at http://www.sajbl.org
The original publication is available at http://www.sajbl.org
Keywords
Research -- Moral and ethical aspects, Research integrity, Research ethics
Citation
Horn, L. M. 2015. Promoting responsible research conduct in a developing world academic context. South African Journal of Bioethics and Law, 6(1):21-24, doi:10.7196/SAJBL.256.