Responsible Conduct of Research

provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research. In addition, it educates and monitors scientists conducting research to ensure a high ethical standard.

reviews whether the research is ethical enough or not to protect the rights, dignity and welfare of the respondents.

Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status. Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data.

Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of research.

Keep your promises and agreements; act with sincerity; strive for consistency of thought and action.

Avoid careless errors and negligence; carefully and critically examine your own work and the work of your peers. Keep good records of research activities.

Share data, results, ideas, tools, resources. Be open to criticism and new ideas.

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 Do not use unpublished data, methods, or results without permission.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.

Protect confidential communications, such as papers or grants submitted for publication, personnel records, trade or military secrets, and patient records.