PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: RESEARCH MISCONDUCT-I

There are many definition s for research misconduct reflecting the complex and varied nature of the subject. Definitions vary from a simple sentence to a whole paragraphs. For example the Joint Consensus Conference on Misconduct in Biomedical Research in 1999 defined research misconduct as Behavior by a researcher, intentional or not, that falls short of good ethical and scientific standards. This definition, however, does not differentiate between honest and intended errors or actions in research. On the other, the definition of the Medical Research Council (MRC) in the United Kingdom is more extensive and makes clear that honest errors are not considered research misconduct.