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Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

You can read the code of conduct down below or download the full text here.
Read the document in Estonian HERE or download the document.

The aim of the Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity is to support knowledge about, acceptance and entrenchment of research integrity in the Estonian research community. The Code of Conduct for Research Integrity describes the conduct expected from researchers and the responsibility of research institutions in ensuring research integrity, thus contributing to the increase of credibility of research in the eyes of the individual and the public.

Read also Annex I: Glossary 

Read also Annex II: Explanations of Values

Read also Annex III: Examples of Cases

Version 24.10.2017

ESTONIAN CODE OF CONDUCT FOR RESEARCH INTEGRITY

1. PLANNING OF RESEARCH

2. CONDUCT OF RESEARCH

Responsibility of the researcher

1.1 What are the framework requirements for research integrity?
1.2 What should be considered when setting the aims for research?
1.3 What should be considered when choosing the method?
1.4 What should be considered when applying for resources?

Responsibility of the research institution

1.5 What should be considered when planning research?
1.6 What should be considered to ensure transparent and fair financing?

Responsibility of the researcher

2.1 How to treat persons involved in research
2.2 What are the principles of analysis of research data?
2.3 How to ensure the safety of research?
2.4 What should be considered in animal experiments?

Responsibility of the research institution

2.5 How to ensure the safety of research?
2.6 How to support the administration of research data?

3. AUTHORSHIP, PUBLISHING AND APPLICATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS

4. RESEARCHER IN THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY

Responsibility of the researcher

3.1 Who is the author of the research publication?
3.2 How to acknowledge the contribution of third persons to research publications?
3.3 What should be considered when publishing research results?
3.4 Which recommendations and restrictions should be considered at publishing?
3.5 What should be considered in the reviewing process?
3.6 What is the responsibility of the researcher for the application of research results?

Responsibility of the research institution

3.7 How to support research integrity in publishing?

Responsibility of the researcher

4.1 How to react if a conflict of interests is suspected?
4.2 How to act in the case of a conflict of interests that concerns oneself?
4.3 How to create and keep good collegial relations?
4.4 How to promote critical discussion in the university and in the society?

Responsibility of the research institution

4.5 How to prevent and deal with conflicts of interests?
4.6 How to create a good work environment?

5. OBSERVANCE, PROMOTION AND APPLICATION OF RESEARCH INTEGRITY

Responsibility of the researcher

5.1 How to promote the principles of research integrity?
5.2 How to react to probable breaches of principles of research integrity?

Responsibility of the research institution

5.3 How to promote research integrity?
5.4 How deal with breaches of principles of research integrity?


The document was prepared by:

The work group of the Estonian Research Council: Martin Eessalu, Jüri Engelbrecht, Andres Koppel, Priit Kulu, Katri Ling, Kristi Lõuk, Toivo Maimets, Kadri Mäger, Tanel Mällo, Katrin Niglas, Eha Nurk, Margus Pärtlas, Urve Sinijärv, Margit Sutrop, Tarmo Uustalu.

The work group of the Centre for Ethics at the University of Tartu: Marten Juurik, Laura Lilles-Heinsar, Kristi Lõuk, Heidy Meriste, Mari-Liisa Parder, Marie Soone, Margit Sutrop, Katrin Velbaum, Liisi Veski. The activity of the work group of the Centre for Ethics at the University of Tartu, meetings related to drafting the document and the international conference “Researching with Integrity” held on 10 February 2017 were financed by the development fund of the University of Tartu.

We are grateful for the comments to Riho Altnurme, Talis Bachmann, Jaana Eigi, Natalja Eigo, Ülle Jaakma, Sirje Jalakas, Ulla Kattai, Aleksei Kelli, Marco Kirm, Leene Korp, Linda Lainvoo, Margot Laneman, Tõnu Lehtla, Erika Löfström, Peep Nemvalts, Kalle Olli, Indrek Ots, Aive Pevkur, Mati Rahu, Argo Rosin, Siret Rutiku, Kristi Rüütel, Andres Soosaar, Urmas Sutrop, Kuldar Taveter, Vello Tõugu, Helen Uibopuu, Kristjan Vassil, Renno Veinthal and all the participants in discussion groups.

We also thank all the others who responded to the call to send corrections to the text during the public commenting period.

Translated from Estonian by Ilmar Anvelt.

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