The social sciences have integrated the analytical and normative practices of bioethics. However, with some exceptions, proposals been epistemically limited to methodological scope strictly directed biomedical care practices. Taking data on strategies production new drugs by pharmaceutical industry, this essay intends demonstrate possible contributions studies science technology a theoretical-m...

Providing instruction in research integrity is an obligation , not an option. Many reasons give rise to this obligation. We will mention two: First, research must be performed and reported responsibly to achieve " good science, " i.e., research that is as accurate as possible at the time it is performed. In this way, a body of information is built up that the scientific community can trust and,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a four component model of ethical behavior that integrates literature in moral psychology, computing ethics, and virtue ethics as informed by research on moral exemplars in computing. This is part 2 of a two part contribution, part 1 having appeared in Vol. 6 No. 3. Design/methodology/approach – This psychologically based and philosophically inf...

Our profession has no formal audit function. More precisely, our research and publishing activities are not monitored by a formal audit process. Rather, our work rests on a foundation of individual professionalism and responsibility. The result is that ethics, not audits, serve as the primary assurance of integrity and fairness in our research process and the veracity of the products that emerg...

This exploratory study evaluated curricular content and evaluation mechanisms related to ethics and professionalism in the baccalaureate dental hygiene program at Idaho State University. Competency-based education requires enhanced student preparation in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and decision-making. Graduates must integrate concepts, beliefs, principles, and values to fulfill ethic...

Our profession has no formal audit function. More precisely, our research and publishing activities are not monitored by a formal audit process. Rather, our work rests on a foundation of individual professionalism and responsibility. The result is that ethics, not audits, serve as the primary assurance of integrity and fairness in our research process and the veracity of the products that emerg...

BACKGROUND Research is fundamental to improving the quality of health care. The need for regulation of research is clear. However, the bureaucratic complexity of research governance has raised concerns that the regulatory mechanisms intended to protect participants now threaten to undermine or stifle the research enterprise, especially as this relates to sensitive topics and hard to reach group...

Ethics is key to the integrity of the veterinary profession. Despite its importance, there is a lack of applied research on the range of ethical challenges faced by veterinarians. A three round Policy Delphi with vignette methodology was used to record the diversity of views on ethical challenges faced by veterinary professionals in Ireland. Forty experts, comprising veterinary practitioners, i...

In recognition of Howard Zonana's contributions, I take stock of the progress of the field of forensic psychiatry over three decades. As forensic psychiatrists, you are the voice of psychiatry in the law and the interpreter of law to your colleagues in psychiatry. I offer provisional impressions of your collective accomplishments under three themes: expertise, influence, and integrity. First, y...

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) requires that companies subject to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 include in their annual reports a report of management on the company's internal control over fmancial reporting. This must contain management's assessment and a statement of the effectiveness of the controls. Almost no guidance, however, has been provided on how to eva...