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Series 2. The Spectrums of Research Behavior and Research Integrity

The two main aims of this paper are as follows. One is to be understood what are three research behaviors which researchers can be encountering while proposing, fulfilling and reporting of research. The other is to be examined what is the research integrity, what is the relationship to the research ethics in relation to ethical research practice. Research integrity is defined it as that all researchers should obey in doing desirable research activities. It is not to be confused with research ethics. These two terms share some commonality, yet the main difference lies in substance. Research ethics usually pertains to issues related to the decisions about, or treatment practice of, humans in research. But research integrity deals with the question of truth and honesty in science, as well as complying with commonly accepted research practices beholden to the research community. The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) represents the ideal standard institutions and individuals endeavor to meet and is conducting research in ways that fulfill the professional responsibilities of researchers.

Keywords : Research ethics, Research integrity, Responsible conduct of research, Research misconduct, Research ethics guideline