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Improving research misconduct policies
Author(s) -
Redman Barbara K,
Caplan Arthur L
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
embo reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.584
H-Index - 184
eISSN - 1469-3178
pISSN - 1469-221X
DOI - 10.15252/embr.201744110
Subject(s) - misconduct , research ethics , research center , medical ethics , scientific misconduct , library science , sociology , political science , law , medicine , computer science , engineering ethics , engineering , alternative medicine , pathology
Current policies for dealing with research misconduct emphasize the role and responsibility of individuals. Evidence from social psychology, however, shows that the environment determines personal conduct. Research misconduct policies should address these institutional factors.