Doing Global Science: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in the Global Research Enterprise

by InterAcademy Partnership

Overview

An essential introduction to the responsible conduct of science in today's interconnected world

This concise introductory guide explains the values that should inform the responsible conduct of scientific research in today's global setting. Featuring accessible discussions and ample real-world scenarios, Doing Global Science covers proper conduct, fraud and bias, the researcher's responsibilities to society, communication with the public, and much more. The book places special emphasis on the international and highly networked environment in which modern research is done, presenting science as an enterprise that is being transformed by globalization, interdisciplinary research projects, team science, and information technologies.

Accessibly written by an InterAcademy Partnership committee comprised of leading scientists from around the world, Doing Global Science is required reading for students, practitioners, and anyone concerned about the responsible conduct of science today.

• Provides practical guidance and instructions for doing scientific research in today's global setting
• Covers everything from responsible conduct to communication with the public
• Features numerous real-world scenarios drawn from an array of disciplines and national contexts
• Focuses on issues commonly encountered in international collaborations
• Written by a panel of leading experts from around the world
• An essential guide for practicing scientists and anyone concerned about fostering research integrity

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780691170756
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Publication date:	03/01/2016
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is an umbrella organization formed by the merging of three established interacademy networks. The leadership of the new umbrella organization also includes representatives of four regional networks—in Africa, the Asia/Pacific region, Europe, and the Americas. IAP has 130 member academies, which together reach governments that represent 95 percent of the world's population.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Preface ix

1 Responsible Conduct of Research and the Global Context: An Overview 1

2 Planning and Preparing for Research 9

3 Preventing the Misuse of Research and Technology 21

4 Carrying Out Research 31

5 The Researcher’s Responsibilities to Society 47

6 Preventing and Addressing Irresponsible Practices 59
7 Aligning Incentives with Responsible Research 73

8 Reporting Research Results 81

9 Benefits and Challenges of International Collaborations 93

10 Communicating with Policymakers and the Public 101

References 111

Committee on Research Integrity 139

Biographical Sketches of the Committee Members 141

Index 147

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Welcome and timely. Even for an old-style theoretician like myself with a romantic view of science as a totally free adventure, these guidelines are a ringing bell about numerous very real issues that we cannot ignore."—Carlo Rovelli, Aix-Marseille University

Editorial Reviews

"The book highlights international efforts to set legal and ethical rules for the protection of human subjects. . . . [W]ill help younger generations keep their enthusiasm and values intact as they progress in their careers."—-Elisabeth Pain, Science

"Clear, sober [and] well-referenced."—-Karen Shook, Times Higher Education

From the Publisher