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In the context of
scientific investigations, ethical conduct is the
expression of a behavior that is coherent with the
development of new knowledge, knowledge that is
gained through veracity, teamwork and transparency.
Our society relies and places clear responsibility
on investigators to expand human knowledge; it also
places accountability to the scientific community to
uphold the highest ethical standards. Thus our
commitment to a code of ethics is ultimately a
commitment to the needs of our society.
The work of an investigator seeks the truth of a
physical reality. This by itself imposes the
obligation to maintain a high standard of veracity
on each and every one of the phases of the research
endeavors from the generation of hypothesis to the
communication of the results. The expression of an
ethical code needs to have a place in our hearts.
The code of Ethics presented below represents the
norms of conduct that we, as individuals and
scientists, will uphold in representation of the PR-CTRC.
As members of the PR-CTRC we understand and value
the following principles:
Fundamental Tenets of Ethical Research:
A. Freedom, only truth determines science:
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Autonomy in the
methodological process.
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Neutrality in the
problem proposition
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Neutrality in the
interpretation of data
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Objectivity in the
scientific process
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Constructive
criticism of valid knowledge
B. With freedom there is
responsibility in:
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The process of
conducting and applying research findings
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Communicating
findings
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Admitting error
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Expressing
reservations on particular issues
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Ensuring the
veracity of information vi. Understanding the
basic tenets of research misconduct (defined
below)
Professional
Attitude:
A. Adhere to the goals and objectives of the
Consortium:
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Understand the
mission and the multiple initiatives the
Consortium is sponsoring
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Understand our Roles
and Responsibilities within the Consortium as a
whole and with each project we are working with.
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Contribute to the
positive image of the Consortium and the
Academic Institutions
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Display an attitude
of Respectfulness, Honesty and Trust between our
internal/external collaborators and workers.
B. Responsibility:
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Express discipline
in our work and self learning habits
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To optimize the
fiscal resources available to us
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To fulfill the
obligations entrusted to us
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To work for the
common good
Teamwork Initiative:
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To contribute,
create, innovate, improve and support the
activities and the processes which are intrinsic
to established projects and those that are in
development.
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To contribute
towards an atmosphere of harmony within the
Consortium fomenting positive interpersonal
relations
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To contribute
towards developing a culture of dialogue and
conflict resolution
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To be proactive in
the team work
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To generate
constructive criticisms in an atmosphere of
rational thinking
Norms for the Conduct
of Investigation:
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Understand our role
as investigators in the context of human beings
as subjects.
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Take a course of
Human Rights Protection during research offered
by Citi program
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Comply with the full
process of informed Consent for study
participants
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Follow the
guidelines of authorship and data sharing as
established by the Consortium
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