Not exact matches
The play is Othello, but he could just as well have been writing about science, where reputation is, in the words of the University of Washington's (UW's)
policy on
research misconduct, «of paramount importance to a researcher's career.»
In anticipation of a federal - wide definition and
policy for
research misconduct in 2000, AAAS convened a practicum on
research misconduct, where participants had the opportunity to obtain hands - on experience and interact with colleagues and government officials.
Changes in regulatory
policy and recent litigation regarding
research misconduct have complicated the legal environment for the federal government, colleges and universities.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, Virginia, has decided to double down on its implementation of a congressionally mandated
policy aimed at reducing
research misconduct among NSF - funded scientists, despite a new report that notes problems with the agency's approach.
The NIH and the NSF say they should have enough staff to handle the flood of new grant requests, and both have introduced formal
policies on
research misconduct.
That being said, the inquiry into
misconduct should proceed according to the standard
policies at the researchers» institution, with the media being notified only if the parties in question are indeed deemed guilty of
research fraud.
Nick Steneck, director of
research ethics and integrity at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, says authorities worldwide should adopt a uniform
misconduct policy that provides clear guidance not only on data falsification and fabrication but also on lesser ethical breaches — such as self - plagiarism.
Specifically, she developed the institutional
policies for human subjects in
research, responsible conduct of
research, conflict of interest, and
research misconduct.
Implementation Guidance for Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology
Policy «Federal
Policy on
Research Misconduct.»
Federal
Policy on
Research Misconduct, 65 F.R. 76260 - 76264, December 6, 2000.
For further information, see DOTs Implementation Guidance for Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology
Policy, Federal
Policy on
Research Misconduct, dated February 2002.
there are federal laws and
policies implicated in this matter, including [the NSF's] «
Research Misconduct» regulations, Title 45 CFR Part 689, that got beyond the scope of Penn State's inquiry.
The reason for having Dr. Pell examine the matter was that the accusations, when placed in an academic context, could be construed as allegations of
research misconduct, which would constitute a violation of Penn State
policy,
Allegations may be the result of misinterpreted communication or misunderstanding and therefore, they may be subject to resolution on a collegial basis, through discussion (s) designed to ascertain whether there is reason to believe that
research misconduct may have occurred in violation of this
policy.
If the results of such discussion (s) confirm the possibility of
research misconduct in violation of this policy, the matter should be reported, in writing, to the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate
research misconduct in violation of this
policy, the matter should be reported, in writing, to the Vice President for
Research and Dean of the Graduate
Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
These discussions should have confirmed «the possibility of
research misconduct in violation of this
policy».
The University's
misconduct policies and the Office of
Research Integrity regulations preclude discussion of any information pertaining to this case with others who were not directly involved in the investigation.
The Hospital had a
research policy which defined «
research misconduct» as including falsification, fabrication and material non-compliance with accepted standards and regulations.
The
policy also set out a 2 - step process for addressing allegations of
research misconduct: 1) an inquiry is launched to determine if there are «reasonable grounds to proceed to an investigation»; and 2) if there are sufficient grounds to proceed, a formal investigation committee is formed.