Adjovi Ingrid Sonya Mawussi
Ethics and Social Responsibility Research Unit (UR-ERS), Research Laboratory on Innovation for Agricultural Development (LRIDA), University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin.
Front Res Metr Anal. 2025 Feb 11;10:1504937. doi: 10.3389/frma.2025.1504937. eCollection 2025.
This study provides a comprehensive overview of research ethics in science using an approach that combine bibliometric analysis and systematic review. The importance of ethical conduct in scientific research to maintain integrity, credibility, and societal relevance has been highlighted. The findings revealed a growing awareness of ethical issues, as evidenced by the development of numerous guidelines, codes of conduct, and oversight institutions. However, significant challenges persist, including the lack of standardized approaches for detecting misconduct, limited understanding of the factors contributing to unethical behavior, and unclear definitions of ethical violations. To address these issues, this study recommends promoting transparency and data sharing, enhancing education, and training programs, establishing robust mechanisms to identify and address misconduct, and encouraging collaborative research and open science practices. This study emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to restore public confidence in science, protect its positive impact, and effectively address global challenges, while upholding the principles of social responsibility and justice. This comprehensive approach is crucial for maintaining research credibility, conserving resources, and safeguarding both the research participants and the public.
本研究采用文献计量分析与系统综述相结合的方法，全面概述了科学研究中的伦理道德。强调了科学研究中道德行为对于维护诚信、可信度和社会相关性的重要性。研究结果显示，人们对伦理问题的认识不断提高，众多指导方针、行为准则和监督机构的发展就是明证。然而，重大挑战依然存在，包括缺乏检测不当行为的标准化方法、对导致不道德行为的因素理解有限以及道德违规行为的定义不明确。为解决这些问题，本研究建议提高透明度和数据共享、加强教育和培训项目、建立强有力的机制来识别和处理不当行为，以及鼓励合作研究和开放科学实践。本研究强调需要采取协作方法来恢复公众对科学的信心，保护其积极影响，并有效应对全球挑战，同时坚持社会责任和正义原则。这种全面的方法对于维护研究可信度、节约资源以及保护研究参与者和公众至关重要。
