Research ethics refers to the principles
and guidelines that govern the conduct of research involving human subjects,
animals, and the environment. The primary goal of research ethics is to ensure
that research is conducted in a manner that is ethical, responsible, and
accountable. Research ethics is important because it helps to protect the
welfare and fights of the subjects involved in research, and it helps to ensure
that research is conducted in a manner that is unbiased, scientifically
rigorous, and trustworthy.
Some of the key principles of
research ethics include:
1. Respect for persons:
Researchers should respect the autonomy and dignity of human subjects and
obtain their informed consent before conducting research,
2. Beneficence: Researchers
should maximize the potential benefits of research while minimising any
potential harm or risk to human subjects.
3. Non-maleficence: Researchers
should not cause harm to human subjects, and they should take steps to minimize
any potential risks associated with research
4. Justice: Researchers should
ensure that the benefits and burdens of research are distributed fairly across
different groups of people.
5. Scientific integrity:
Researchers should conduct research in a manner that is scientifically
rigorous, transparent, and accountable.
