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South African Journal of Science
On-line version ISSN 1996-7489
Print version ISSN 0038-2353
Abstract
ROSSOUW, Theresa M.; VAN ZYL, Christa and POPE, Anne. Responsible conduct of research: Global trends, local opportunities. S. Afr. j. sci. [online]. 2014, vol.110, n.1-2, pp.1-6. ISSN 1996-7489.
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.
Keywords : responsible; conduct; research; integrity; misconduct.