Research Ethics
RESEARCH ETHICS AT SNGCE
Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering (SNGCE) is committed to upholding the
highest standards of ethical conduct in all research activities. The college's Office of
Research Integrity (ORI) plays a crucial role in promoting responsible research practices and
ensuring that research conducted here adheres to the principles of integrity, honesty, and
accountability.
Research Ethics Matter
Research ethics need to be followed for several reasons:
→ Ensures the validity and reliability of research findings: Ethical research practices
ensure that research data is collected, analysed, and reported in a responsible and
transparent manner, leading to credible and trustworthy research findings.
→ Protects the rights and well-being of research participants: Ethical research
practices safeguard the rights and well-being of individuals who participate in
research studies, protecting them from harm, exploitation, or undue privacy
violations.
→ Promotes public trust in research: Ethical research practices foster public trust in
the research enterprise, ensuring that research is conducted with the public's best
interests in mind.
→ Maintains the reputation of SNGCE: Upholding ethical research standards protects
the reputation of SNGCE as an institution committed to responsible and ethical
conduct.
Principles of Research Ethics
Several key principles guide ethical research practices:
→ Respect for persons: Research participants should be treated with respect, informed
about the research procedures and potential risks, and given the opportunity to make
informed decisions about their participation.
→ Beneficence: Research should aim to benefit society and avoid causing harm to
participants.
→ Justice: Research should be conducted in a fair and equitable manner, ensuring that
all participants have equal access to the benefits and risks of the research.
→ Integrity: Researchers should maintain honesty, objectivity, and accountability
throughout the research process.
ORI's Role in Promoting Research Ethics
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) plays a pivotal role in promoting research ethics
through a range of activities:
1. Education and Training: ORI provides comprehensive training and educational
resources on research ethics to faculty, students, and staff, covering topics such as
responsible conduct of research (RCR), conflict of interest, data management, and
authorship.
2. Policy Development and Implementation: ORI collaborates with the research
community to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote ethical
research practices across all disciplines.
3. Oversight of Research Misconduct Investigations: ORI oversees the investigation
of allegations of research misconduct, ensuring a fair and impartial process for all
parties involved.
4. Providing Guidance and Support: ORI serves as a trusted resource for researchers,
providing guidance and support on a wide range of ethical issues, including conflict of
interest, data management, authorship, and compliance with research regulations.
SNGCE's commitment to research ethics is unwavering, and the Office of Research Integrity
plays a critical role in upholding these high standards. By promoting responsible research
practices, protecting the rights of research participants, and fostering a culture of integrity,
ORI ensures that SNGCE's research contributions are not only impactful but also conducted
with the utmost ethical consideration. As SNGCE continues to advance the frontiers of
knowledge, ORI will remain steadfast in its mission to safeguard the integrity of the research
process and maintain the college's reputation as a leader in ethical research.