Scientific integrity
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Scientific integrity deals with "best practices" or rules of professional practice of researchers. It stems from an OECD report of 2007,[1] and is set in the context of the replication crisis and the fight against scientific misconduct.
Initiatives
In 2007 the OECD published a report on best practices for promoting scientific integrity and preventing misconduct in science (Global Science Forum).
Main international texts in this field:
- European Charter for Researchers (2005)
- the Singapore statement on research integrity (2010)[2]
- European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity of All European Academies (ALLEA) and the European Science Foundation (ESF) (2011 revised in 2017[3]).
In Europe
The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, published in 2011 and revised in 2017, develops the concept of scientific integrity along four main lines :
- Reliability: concerns the quality and reproducibility of research.
- Honesty: concerns the transparency and objectivity of research.
- Respect: for the human, cultural and ecological environment of research.
- Accountability: concerns the implications of publishing the research.
See also
References
- ^ "Best Practices for Ensuring Scientific Integrity and Preventing Misconduct" (PDF). Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). 2007.
- ^ "Singapore Statement on Research Integrity" (PDF). 2010.
- ^ "ALLEA publishes revised edition of The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity". All European Academies (ALLEA). 2017.
