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... These concerns have prampbed research institutions, professional organizations, government agencies, and congressional oversight committees to search for policies that will strengthen the integrity and quality of the research environment. As in the case of public concern over the research use of human and animal subjects, these policy discussions raise fundamental questions about the adequacy and effectiveness of the current self-regulatory system in assuring responsible research practices and preventing scientific misconduct.
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... O Scientists develop and maintain quality and accuracy in research practice by self-regulation, extensive reliance on each investigator's professional Standards' and the traditions and collegiality that characterize research institutions. o A variety of informal and formal practices and prom cures exist in the academic research environment to assure and maintain the high integrity of research conduct.
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... m e committee also believes that substandard practices are encouraged by funding pressures and an overemphasis on publication as the main means of achieving status and recognition for scientific advancement and research support. o Increasing budgetary and competitive press Yes in science demand that local research institutions and government research fenders develop standards to ensure responsible research practices to ensure the integrity of the academic research enterprise.
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... 9. Universities and other research institutions should strengthen the integrity and quality of research by modifying incentives and academic guidelines in order to reduce the pressure for excessive publication.
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... 15. An interdisciplinary committee should be convened to study the issue of rights and responsibilities of all relevant parties to research data and to prepare model guidelines for data sharing and data arctic.
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