Professional Ethics for Research and Development Activities

This book provides a thorough introduction to research ethics and ethically responsible research practice in a research organization. It is relevant for all research areas. Morality, however, is not something one can just “learn”. Therefore, the book is written with a different basic tone than regul...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Slotfeldt-Ellingsen, Dag
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Special Nomenclature Used in This Book
  • Part I Professional Ethics for Researchers and Society’s Expectations Towards Researchers
  • 1. The Ethical Basis for Research Activities
  • 2. National and International Measures to Promote Ethically Responsible Research
  • 3.The Allocation of Ethical Responsibility for Research
  • 4. The Research Organization’s Measures to Ensure Responsible Research Practice
  • Part II. Morality and Responsible Practice in Daily Research Work
  • 5.The Researcher in the Workplace – Employee Morale
  • 6. Choice of Research Topic – a Question of Taking Societal Responsibility
  • 7. The Ideals of Neutrality, Impartiality and Independence
  • 8. Writing of Project Plans and Applications
  • 9. Commissioned Research and Other Assignments for External Clients
  • 10. Other Forms of Research Collaboration Between the Research Community and Society
  • 11. Research and Other Activities Based on Sponsorships and Donations
  • 12. Ethical Issues During the Research Project
  • 13. Research Involving Humans
  • 14.Research in and on Other Cultures
  • 15. Research Involving Animals
  • 16. Professional Writing
  • 17. Authors’ Legal Rights
  • 18. Commercialization of R&D Results from Research Institutions
  • 19. Membership of Boards, Councils and Committees
  • 20. The Researcher in the Public Arena
  • Part III Violations of Research Ethics Norms – Extent, Handling and Reactions
  • 21. Extent of Violations of Research Ethics Norms
  • 22. Various Forms of Irresponsible Research Practice
  • 23. Handling of Violations of Research Ethics Norms
  • 24. Reactions to Researchers Who Violate Research Ethics Norms
  • 25. Possibilities for Reinstatement