Responsible conduct of research: Global trends, local opportunities

Abstract

Instances of research misconduct reported in the lay and scientific literature as well as international efforts
 to encourage research integrity and the responsible conduct of research are currently receiving considerable
 attention. In South Africa, however, the topic has not featured prominently in public debate and clear evidence
 of a national, coordinated effort to address the problem of research misconduct seems to be lacking.
 Given increasing globalisation of research efforts, the need exists to promote standardised approaches to
 interpretation and implementation of the principles and values that underlie responsible conduct of research
 as well as to create guidelines and structures to promote integrity in research in the country. We explore
 the notions of research misconduct and research integrity, focusing on initiatives that promote responsible
 conduct of research, and propose a framework for the South African context.

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