Full Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of research and publication ethics and guides young researchers on how to conduct ethical research and publish their work responsibly. It presents an understanding of ethical practices in research and how they apply to research and publication by examining the different ethical theories and their application. The book also discusses the different factors influencing ethical decision-making and probes into the ethical issues that can arise in the research process. It explores the different forms of scientific misconduct, such as data fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest, and provides strategies for ethical research. The book also details the impact of scientific misconduct on research and publication and the strategies for preventing and detecting misconduct.
Aligning to the belief that promoting ethical research practices is essential for advancing science and society, this book will be helpful for young researchers, scholars, aspiring researchers, and academicians interested in ethical research practices in multiple disciplines.
Contents
List of illustrations vi
Preface vii
Acknowledgements x
1 Nature of ethics 1
2 Making sense of ethics 25
3 Research and ethics in research 47
4 Evolution of research ethics 68
5 Scientific misconduct 92
6 Publication ethics 120
7 Publishing and predation 154
8 Academic and research publishing 187
9 Citation and referencing 216
10 Research metrics 246
Index 281
