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[Research for sale. Risks of contract research].
1huib.kalsbeek@xs4all.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|August 14, 2009
Summary
Contract research offers benefits but poses risks, including pressure on investigators to alter findings or obstruct publication. Shared responsibility among researchers, institutions, and funders is crucial to prevent research misconduct.
Area of Science:
- Scientific Integrity
- Research Ethics
- Publication Practices
Context:
- Contract research, while advantageous, presents ethical challenges.
- Investigators may face pressure to align findings with funder interests.
- Publication of research results can be delayed or prevented.
Purpose:
- To highlight the ethical risks associated with contract research.
- To identify practices that compromise scientific integrity.
- To emphasize the need for accountability in research funding and conduct.
Summary:
- Contract research can involve investigators being pressured to modify conclusions or face publication obstruction.
- Both commercial and non-profit entities engage in practices that hinder the dissemination of research findings.
- Altering or withholding research results obstructs scientific progress and harms society.
Impact:
- Ensures accurate scientific communication and public trust.
- Promotes ethical conduct in research and funding relationships.
- Safeguards the integrity of the scientific record for societal benefit.
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