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Research and Publication Ethics Guide

The document outlines a curriculum for Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) divided into three units: Philosophy and Ethics, Scientific Conduct, and Publication Ethics. It covers topics such as the nature of ethics, scientific misconduct, publication standards, conflicts of interest, and issues related to predatory publishing. Each unit includes specific content and time allocations for effective learning.

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Research and Publication Ethics Guide

The document outlines a curriculum for Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) divided into three units: Philosophy and Ethics, Scientific Conduct, and Publication Ethics. It covers topics such as the nature of ethics, scientific misconduct, publication standards, conflicts of interest, and issues related to predatory publishing. Each unit includes specific content and time allocations for effective learning.

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Research and Publication Ethics (RPE)

UNIT TIME CONTENT

RPE:01 3 hrs. Philosophy and Ethics


 Introduction to philosophy: definition, nature
and scope, concept, branches
 Ethics: definition, moral philosophy, nature of
moral judgments and reactions

RPE:02 5 hrs. Scientific Conduct

 Ethics concerning science and research


 Intellectual honesty and research integrity
 Scientific misconducts: falsification, fabrication,
and plagiarism (FFP)
 Redundant publications: duplicate and
overlapping publications, salami slicing
 Selective reporting and misrepresentation of data

RPE:03 7 hrs. Publication Ethics

 Publication ethics: definition, introduction, and


importance
 Best practices/standards setting initiatives and
guidelines: COPE, WAME. etc...
 Conflicts of interest
 Publication misconduct: definition, concept,
problems that lead to unethical behavior and vice
versa, types
 Violation of publication ethics, authorship, and
contributions
 Identification of publication misconduct,
complaints and appeals
 Predatory publishers and journals.

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