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Integrity in Biomedical Research in China

In recent years, with more and more cases of research misconduct revealed and increasing scientific papers retracted, the issue of research integrity and misconduct has been discussed a lot throughout the world. Compared with others, research misconduct in the biomedical domain is even more concerned. The process and result of biomedical research is directly related to human health and life. In addition to the waste of financial sources, biomedical research misconduct can put the public at risk by improper medical decisions from distorted information. Therefore, it is of great importance to safeguard good research practice, especially in the field of biomedicine.

China has made lots of efforts to improve the biomedical scientific research, however, like many other countries, Chinese biomedical research is also affected by research misconduct. It not only restrains Chinese devotion to the worldwide scientific development, but also harms the mutual trust and collaboration with other countries and regions.

In order to investigate research integrity in Chinese biomedical domain, we’re going to carry out a four-phase study. Firstly, a literature review of empirical studies is conducted to know what has been known in terms of Chinese biomedical researcher’s perception of research integrity and perceived Chinese situation. Secondly, a review of research integrity policies from Chinese universities is performed to learn how research integrity is defined and how research misconduct is tackled with by these universities. Thirdly, both quantitative and qualitative empirical studies are planned to gain in-depth information regarding Chinese biomedical researcher’s perception of research integrity and the perceived situation in both China and Europe. Fourthly, based on the three phases above, a theoretical ethical reflection will be developed.

Date:1 Oct 2014 →  4 Apr 2019
Keywords:Research integrity, Biomedicine, China
Disciplines:Evolutionary biology, General biology, Social medical sciences
Project type:PhD project