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