Naslov
From RE to RI: exploring the similarities and differences between research integrity and research ethics

Autori
De Vries, Raymond ; Kakuk, Peter ; Desmond, Hugh ; Tokalić, Ružica ; Bouter, Lex ; Widdershoven, Guy ; Evans, Natalie

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
6th World Conference On Research Integrity: Abstract book / - , 2019, 50-50

Skup
6th World Conference On Research Integrity

Mjesto i datum
Hong Kong, Kina, 02.06.2019. - 05.06.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
research integrity ; responsible research ; research ethics

Sažetak
Background: The terms Research Ethics (RE) and Research Integrity (RI) are often used interchangeably, even though RE and RI are distinct fields and most who work in RE and RI are aware that they are not identical. Objective: To explore the similarities and differences in the understanding of the terms RE and RI held by experts on these topics and working scientists, and to examine how the terms are operationalized in policy and teaching materials. Method: Thematic analysis of data drawn from multiple sources gathered by researchers associated with the European Project EnTIRE, including transcripts of stakeholder focus groups examining understandings of RE+RI (n=52) done in the Netherlands, Spain and Croatia, European policies and legislation (from 32 European countries), and teaching resources used at European institutions. Results: Stakeholders offered a diversity of interpretations of RE and RI. Some claimed RI was part of RE and some claimed the opposite. Respondents had differing views of whether RE and RI are distinct areas requiring distinct competencies in practice, support and evaluation. Stakeholders found RI particularly difficult to define, with some referring to the contents of published codes and frameworks, whereas others described it as simply the correct application of the scientific method. By contrast, European regulatory documents distinguish between RE and RI: typically, documents that regulate RE do not speak to RI, and vice versa. RE regulations have a different legal status than those concerning RI, which are similar in legal status and content to codes of professional ethics. Resources used for teaching seldom focused on RI exclusively and lacked a clear definition of RI. RE teaching materials use terms ‘responsible conduct of research’ (RCR) and RE interchangeably, and sometimes include personal values, practical wisdom and integrity as goals, without identifying them as RI. Conclusion: The work of both RE and RI is founded on the common concern to promote, foster and protect good science but the relationship between the two terms and the corresponding fields remains unclear, resulting in confusion, lack of synergy, and overlapping efforts to ensure that science is done in a responsible manner. Our examination of the varied understandings of RE and RI is a necessary first step toward better and seamless cooperation between these two areas of inquiry and practice.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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