Research misconduct as defined by the Federal Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is the "fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results" (citation). Show
The OSTP also describes the legal threshold for proving misconduct charges.
It is important to note that when using this definition of research misconduct, it only represents "a minimum standard for measuring acceptable behavior, not a standard for judging all behavior." (ORI - Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research). This should not be read to mean that all other behavior is acceptable; here the context is specifically confined to publically funded research in order to ensure that the research is accurate and that it not been create through "fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism". Reporting and Investigation According to Federal policy, reporting and investigation of research misconduct is primarily the responsibility of researchers and research institutions, since research is generally understood as a self-regulating profession. Self-regulation does, however, require "conscientious community participation". Individual researchers "must take responsibility for their own actions, take misconduct seriously, and report apparent misconduct by other researchers."
Basic Protections While researchers who engage in research misconduct are certainly exposing themselves to considerable professional risk - in the case of UAB personnel, the UAB President shall determine what actions are appropriate, including, but not limited to, discharge from employment at UAB or, in the case of a student, expulsion from UAB. The President will notify the UAB Research Integrity Officer who in turn will work with the appropriate UAB offices to notify any sponsors supporting the Research in question and any journals or other publications which may have been affected by the publication of results of that Research. The President’s decision is final. (see the UAB Policy Concerning the Responsible Conduct of Research and Other Scholarly Activities for more information). Additionally, the Federal Government can debar researchers who commit misconduct from receiving federal funds for a defined period of time. It should be noted that any research misconduct allegations may not be made public until such time as they have been fully investigated and confirmed. As a crucial exception to this rule, if the misconduct could pose a threat to public health, as in a clinical trial, it must be brought to the attention of the person heading the trial, a person with oversight authority, or both, and steps taken to safeguard the safety of the subjects in the trial. Complainants (also known as Whistleblowers) should only report potential misconduct in good faith. UAB Duty to Report and Non-retailiation Policy specifically prohibits retaliation for good faith reporting, even if the accusations are not sustained. This is vital to the preservation of professional self-regulation of the research community. UAB Ethics Hotline Research Integrity Officer (RIO) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (205) 975-5063 Which of the following is true about research misconduct?Which of the following is true regarding research misconduct? Federal funding agencies typically rely on an institution to make the initial response to an allegation of research misconduct.
Which of the following is considered to be research misconduct?What Constitutes Research Misconduct. University policy defines research misconduct as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research or in reporting research results. Fabrication means making up data or results and recording or reporting them.
Which of the following most accurately describes the process that must occur when working with research animals covered by US federal regulations?Which of the following most accurately describes the process that must occur when working with research animals covered by U.S. federal regulations? The research team must obtain IACUC approval for the proposed research procedures prior to starting the work.
Which statement most accurately describes a conflict of conscience quizlet?Which statement most accurately describes a conflict of conscience? It occurs when financial interests bias research.
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