Table 1 Summary of agreed responsibilities for researchers to ensure RRP

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