Ethical Practices are Desirable in Research: A Critical Appraisal


Authors : Md. Abdul Mannan Bhuyean; Md. Abdul Mannan Bhuyean

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 3 - March


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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25mar089

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Abstract : Ethical considerations in research are essential for ensuring integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. These principles include voluntary participation, informed consent, anonymity, confidentiality, potential for harm, and accurate results communication. Research ethics protect researchers, the research community, and the public. Ethical principles guide the dissemination of research findings, ensuring credibility and scientific progress. This paper critically examines the importance of ethical practices in research, highlighting their significance in maintaining scientific integrity and preventing misconduct.

Keywords : Scientific Integrity, Transparency, Research Findings.

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Ethical considerations in research are essential for ensuring integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. These principles include voluntary participation, informed consent, anonymity, confidentiality, potential for harm, and accurate results communication. Research ethics protect researchers, the research community, and the public. Ethical principles guide the dissemination of research findings, ensuring credibility and scientific progress. This paper critically examines the importance of ethical practices in research, highlighting their significance in maintaining scientific integrity and preventing misconduct.

Keywords : Scientific Integrity, Transparency, Research Findings.

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