Science Daily recently published an article about a new report being issued by the InterAcademy Council (IAC) and IAP to help promote global adherence to science values and ethics in research. “Humanity has placed its trust in science to solve many of the world’s toughest problems, and researchers must preserve that trust by working ethically and responsibly… All researchers have an obligation to act in accord with the values and principles of research integrity” said Indira Nath, co-chair of the authoring committee and emeritus professor at the National Institute of Pathology.
The report proposes necessary values and principles that researchers should integrate into every part of the process, from developing a research plan to reporting results, and communicating with policymakers and the public. “With the growth of the research enterprise throughout the world and increasing multi-national research teams, this important report can serve as a catalyst for developing international consensus on responsible scientific conduct,” said IAC Co-Chair Robbert Dijkgraaf, director, Institute for Advanced Study. Click here to read this article and learn about the recommendations.