Research Misconduct
FFP: fabrication / falsification / plagiarism
RCR: responsible conduct of research
questionable research practices (QRPs)
integrity
honesty
Research integrity means behaving with integrity when undertaking research activities
impartiality
plagiarism
solemn
honest error
The responsibilities of them do not end there.
abet (v)
Generally speaking, the term “research institution” might conjure up images of a national research institution.
MEXT has put together guidelines designed primarily for the universities and research institutions under its jurisdiction.
honest error
“Do no harm” is the most fundamental ethical precept.
If a researcher sullies their reputation by engaging in misconduct, it can also shake the credibility of them.
They imposed a punitive dismissal on the grounds that they had “damaged the university’s honor and credit.”
This researcher had already submitted to the institution a notice of withdrawal.
But it sent him a letter strongly deploring his conduct.
They may come under public scrutiny.
vanity in wanting to make one's achievements look good.
In particular, it is conceivable that ...
there is little movement of personnel between departments.
In psychology, this is called the normalization of deviance.
people placed in a quandary by interpersonal relationships
We must be keenly aware that not only self-legitimation.
self-deprocation
legitimacy of the author's interpretation
Being proud of the organization to which one belongs is a good thing in itself.
It is said that misconduct is more likely to occur in a person-oriented organizational climate.
the data obtained through research also has a bearing on copyright.
stipulate
penalties for infridgements
You must abide by decisions.
It is vital that the following requirements are met.
inadvertent modification of data
advervent = 不注意
The most serious ethical breaches
a researcher holds a pecuniary interest
There are legal precedents stating that
it is not subject to injunctions, nor does consent need to be obtained or remuneration paid for it
employee invention provisions governing inventions devised by employees
However, agreements concerning the attribution of data in the case of the university’s researchers differ from those applicable in the case of university exectives.
faculty members
prefectural and municipal ordinances on access to information.
litigations
concerning affairs pertaining to contracts
enshrined in law
making an oath
Thus, the professional rules governing engineering research deem the falsification.
They cannot avoid their reputation as a co-author being tarnished
disseminate information
5% equity interest
paying them substantial remuneration
The individuals concerned must do their utmost to discuss the issue frankly