CITI Program Training - Biomedical Research Ethics

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true regarding an acknowledgments section?

Only authors are listed.

Acknowledgments are not needed in publications.

The contributions of technicians and other researchers are often listed. (correct)

All contributors must meet authorship criteria.

Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship?

The author is credited for writing the manuscript.

All authors have contributed equally.

The individual who wrote the manuscript is not listed as an author. (correct)

The author is listed as an author.

Which of the following is true regarding authors who seek to publish the same content in multiple papers?

It is acceptable as long as it is disclosed.

It is not deceptive if disclosed to journal editors.

There are no rules against it.

Using the same content in multiple papers is deceptive if not properly disclosed. (correct)

Which of the following is the primary criterion for authorship?

Having made a significant intellectual contribution to the work. Signup and view all the answers

Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers?

The corresponding author. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of each author?

Confirming that data have been accurately presented. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding authorship practices?

Different disciplines have different practices about who should be included as an author. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

Presenting someone else's ideas or words and claiming them as one's own. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acknowledgments Section

Contributions from technicians and researchers not meeting authorship criteria should be noted in the acknowledgments section.

Ghost Authorship

Ghost authorship occurs when the actual writer of a manuscript is not credited as an author.

Publishing Same Content

Reusing the same content across multiple papers without disclosing it is considered deceptive and unethical.

Authorship Criteria

The primary criterion for authorship is making a significant intellectual contribution to the research work.

Corresponding Author

The corresponding author is typically responsible for distributing reprints of the publication to readers.

Author Responsibilities

Each author must ensure that the data presented in the publication are accurate and truthful.

Authorship Practices Across Disciplines

Authorship inclusion practices vary significantly among different academic and research disciplines.

Plagiarism Definition

Plagiarism is defined as presenting another individual's ideas or words as one’s own without proper attribution.

Description

This quiz focuses on key aspects of biomedical research ethics, particularly the responsible conduct of research. Participants will explore critical concepts such as acknowledgment practices and the implications of ghost authorship. Test your knowledge and understanding of these vital topics.