Researcher responsibilities | RRP enhancements |
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Upholding Integrity at all stages of research | Proper research design in consideration of all stakeholders. |
Adherence to Regulations | Forward planning in accordance with local/institutional ethical policies |
Appropriateness of research methods | Applying appropriate methodologies including participant selection, informed consents, right to withdrawal etc. |
Accurate record keeping | Long-term competency checks, data handling/storage by avoiding/minimising data breaches. Also methodological changes to address any efficiency issues. |
Openness in research findings | Maintaining transparency, measuring the benefits against risks |
Responsible authorships | Truthful representation related to contributions by avoiding authorship malpractices |
Proper attribution | Respecting contributions and acknowledging attributions |
Rigorous evaluation in peer review | Critical analysis of all aspects within research and taking appropriate measures to attribute issues |
Disclosing conflicts of interests | Truthful reporting of funding sources, potential conflicts, addressing allegations of misconduct and other irresponsible research practices |
Responsible Public communication | Reporting the findings highlighting both the advantages and disadvantages |
Transparency in research | Ensures the research integrity at all stages |
Prompt actions against misconducts | Minimising the chances of any research/professional misconducts whilst protecting the whistle blowers |
Creating a sustainable research environments | Encouraging integrity through education, maintaining clear policies, and standards |