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Area of Science:

  • Science ethics
  • Scientific communication
  • Sociology of science

Background:

  • Scientific conduct literature often overlooks ethical issues in science-media and science-public relations.
  • Scientists lack guidance for navigating public relations dilemmas.
  • Underexposure of these ethical challenges leaves scientists isolated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify practical ethical strategies for scientists in public relations.
  • To propose extending the scientific ethos norm of openness to public engagement.
  • To address misconduct related to information withholding and publicity abuse.

Main Methods:

  • Ethical analysis of scientific conduct and public relations.
  • Rethinking Robert Merton's CUDOS norms (Communalism, Universalism, Disinterestedness, Organized Skepticism).
  • Qualitative insights from interviews with scientists.

Main Results:

  • An extended "openness" maxim (access, accountability, transparency, receptiveness) is proposed for science public relations.
  • This maxim can help prevent sins of omission (withholding information) and abuses of scientific authority for publicity.
  • Scientists' perspectives highlight the relevance of these ethical considerations.

Conclusions:

  • An ethical framework centered on openness is crucial for responsible science communication.
  • Extending scientific norms to public engagement can mitigate misconduct.
  • Further guidance is needed for scientists on ethical public relations.