Open AccessResearch Misconduct: The Cardinal Sin
Author(s) -
Prabodh Risal
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
annals of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine/annals of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2392-4446
pISSN - 2382-5081
DOI - 10.3126/acclm.v1i2.13526
Subject(s) - misconduct , scientific misconduct , institution , psychology , research integrity , criminology , political science , engineering ethics , public relations , law , medicine , engineering , alternative medicine , pathology
Research misconduct, a sinful act has to be addressed properly on time to prevent its consequences. Initially, we need to know burden and contributing factors of research misconduct in Nepal. Then it could be minimized by effective measures like increasing awareness through proper training and workshops. One can also encourage peers to speak up against the act of misconduct done by the colleagues in their respective field or institution.