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Research Ethics: Dr. Sarika Sawant
Research Ethics: Dr. Sarika Sawant
Research Ethics: Dr. Sarika Sawant
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Definition
• “research ethics” refers to a diverse set of
values, norms and institutional regulations
that help constitute and regulate scientific
activity
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Objectives of Research Ethics
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Contd.
• Competent fashion
• Awareness of, local customs, standards,
laws and regulations
• Informed consent
• Potential participants should be informed
about potentially harmful effects
• Full confidentiality
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Contd.
• Participants should be offered access to
research results
• Reported widely
• Acknowledged
• Preserved
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References
• Center for bioethics, University of Minnesota. (2003). A guide
to research ethics. Available at
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/img/assets/26104/Research_Ethics.p
df
• National Committee for Research Ethics in Science and
Technology. (2007). Guidelines for Research Ethics in
Science and Technology. Available at
http://www.etikkom.no/Documents/English-
publications/Guidelines%20for%20research%20ethics%20in
%20science%20and%20technology%20(2008).pdf
• Walton, N. (n.d.). What is Research Ethics? Available at
http://www.researchethics.ca/what-is-research-ethics.htm
• www.bbk.ac.uk/.../research-
ethics/ethics/2_Research_Ethics_in.
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Thank You
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