Journal article
Fostering Responsible Conduct of Research for Early-Stage Investigators: Challenges and Opportunities
Health promotion practice
10 Sep 2024
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
The rise of academic misconduct poses significant challenges to the integrity and credibility of scholarly research. Early-stage investigators (ESIs), particularly those representing marginalized groups, face unique pressures in navigating the “publish or perish” paradigm while establishing their careers. This commentary articulates strategies for cultivating research environments conducive to the responsible conduct of research (RCR) for ESIs. By establishing shared values, planning research meticulously, conducting research collaboratively, and reporting findings transparently, ESIs can foster a culture of prevention and accountability in research. Ultimately, navigating beyond traditional methodologies to support RCR necessitates a fundamental reimagining of academic culture, reconceptualizing productivity to prioritize quality over quantity, and to encompass “invisible” work often shouldered by investigators with marginalized identities. Addressing scientific misconduct challenges requires a whole-system approach, encompassing individual leadership, policy changes, and institutional accountability. By implementing concrete strategies and systemic reforms, academia can reaffirm its commitment to responsible research conduct and safeguard the integrity of scholarly endeavors.
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- Title
- Fostering Responsible Conduct of Research for Early-Stage Investigators: Challenges and Opportunities
- Creators
- Laura Sinko - Temple UniversityLaura A. Baehr - Drexel UniversityElizabeth Heller Murray - Temple UniversityJulia Kobulsky - Temple UniversityGabriella M. Mcloughlin - Temple UniversityKrista Schroeder - Temple UniversityLeah M. Schumacher - Temple University
- Publication Details
- Health promotion practice
- Publisher
- SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
- Number of pages
- 5
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001308904300001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85203553373
- Other Identifier
- 991021902516704721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health