Ethics in International Affairs IRL4527 L, Adibayeva Aigul

a moral principle, with roots in Kantian philosophy, which holds that we should respect the choices of autonomous decision-makers (see Autonomy, Decision-making capacity) and that we should protect the interests of those who have diminished autonomy (see Vulnerable subject). See also Belmont Report.

a living individual who is the subject of an experiment or study involving the collection of the individual's private data or biological samples (see also human subjects research).

an organization, such as a government agency or private company, which funds research.

 If suspected research misconduct is reported at an institution, the Research integrity official may appoint an inquiry committee to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to conduct an investigation. If the committee determines that there is sufficient evidence, an investigative committee will be appointed to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The investigative committee will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to prove misconduct and make a recommendation concerning adjudication of the case to the research integrity official.

intentional, knowing, or reckless behavior in research that is widely viewed as highly unethical and often illegal. Most definitions define research misconduct as fabrication or falsification of data or plagiarism, and some include other behaviors in the definition, such as interfering with a misconduct investigation, significant violations of human research regulations, or serious deviations from commonly accepted practices. Honest errors and scientific disputes are not regarded as misconduct.

an administrator at a research institution who is responsible for responding to reports of suspected research misconduct.

an institution, such as a university or government or private laboratory, which is involved in conducting research.

following ethical standards in the conduct of research. See Research ethics.

1. Ethical conduct in research. 2. The study of ethical conduct in research. See Responsible conduct of research.

 See Compliance.