Plagiarism and integrity in research

close link exists between research and publication. A researcher is morally obliged to publish to let others learn. If not done, all the efforts and hard work along with the funds spent will perish. An important requirement for conducting good research is ethics. This is based on trust and honesty. Throughout the process of performing research and then putting it on paper, high morals are required. Ethics is an important subject but as observed, has hardly been given its due importance. Observation has also shown that neither teachers or students take it seriously. Such teachers subsequently can not teach its importance to anyone Most institutions of developing countries do not have specific rules and policies for conducting research. Hence, there is no guidance for students and faculty for the purpose.