Research ethics are moral principles that guide researchers to conduct and report research without deception or intention to harm the participants of the study or members of the society as a whole , whether knowingly or unknowingly.
Following ethical guidelines will ensure that your research is authentic and error-free, and will allow you to gain credibility and support from the public. You must adhere to ethical guidelines also while presenting your findings in your manuscript.
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When conducting research on human subjects, minimize harms and risks and maximize benefits;respect human dignity, privacy, and autonomy; take special precautions with vulnerable populations;and strive to distribute the benefits and burdens of research fairly.
Strive for honesty in all scientific communications. Honestly report data, results, methods andprocedures, and publication status. Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data. Do not deceivecolleagues, granting agencies, or the public.
Avoid careless errors and negligence; carefully and critically examine your own work and the work ofyour peers. Keep good records of research activities, such as data collection, research design, andcorrespondence with agencies or journals.