Research Ethics for Scientists: A Companion for Students

Research Ethics for Scientists is a fully updated textbook that helps advanced students and young scientists navigate the ethical challenges of scientific research. It provides best practices and guidelines for conducting research, covering topics such as ideas, people, data, publications, and funding. The second edition includes new content on recent innovations to detect and adjudicate research misconduct, vulnerabilities in research practices exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and social issues such as harassment and bullying. It is an indispensable resource for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early-career professors, and scientists involved in teaching scientists-in-training.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

A comprehensive textbook designed to assist advanced students and young scientists in navigating the ethical complexities prevalent in academic research. With the proliferation of scientific journals, government regulations, and institutional guidelines, research scientists are increasingly confronted with challenging ethical dilemmas. Even seasoned andrupulous individuals can inadvertently engage in research misconduct or fail to identify and rectify intentional wrongdoing.

Research Ethics for Scientists serves as an authoritative guide, offering practical insights and best practices for conducting scientific research with utmost integrity. It critically examines the key issues that arise in research management and practice, providing students and young scientists with the tools they need to conduct ethical and successful scientific endeavors. The textbook is organized into accessible chapters, logically structured into functional themes and units, covering all the critical areas essential for sustained success in science, including ideas, people, data, publications, and funding.

The second edition of this textbook is extensively revised and updated, incorporating the latest developments in research misconduct detection and adjudication. It also addresses the vulnerabilities in research practices exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and explores new methods individuals employ to manipulate the peer review process. New case studies are included, focusing on topics such as harassment and bullying in training and mentorship, anti-science and pseudoscience, equality and equity issues, data fabrication, and other ethical concerns.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage, Research Ethics for Scientists emphasizes the integration of gender, race, student training, and other social issues throughout. It recognizes the importance of considering these factors in research practices to promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity in science. By addressing these complex ethical challenges, the textbook equips students and young scientists with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and society in a responsible and ethical manner.

As the field of research continues to evolve, it is crucial for scientists to stay informed and adhere to the highest ethical standards. Research Ethics for Scientists provides a valuable resource for students and young scientists, helping them navigate the ethical challenges of scientific research and contribute to the progress of knowledge in a responsible and impactful way.

Weight: 416g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119837886
Edition number: 2nd Edititon