Interim evaluation report

The ethical considerations arising from the involvement of individuals in a study are precisely the focus of

research ethics. Ethics in research inform us how scientific research should be carried out and disseminated

based on ethical guidelines.

Objectives

 Aims to protect the dignity, and rights of the human participants

 Identifying research events and schemes that are ethically sound,

 Need to make sure research should be done in a way that aids persons as well as the community as

a whole.

General principles

 Informed consent – It is an autonomous right of each participant in research.

 Beneficence – Minimizes the disadvantages to the participants and maximizes the advantages.

 Protecting anonymity – The information reveals his identity that should not be revealed.

 Responsibility of publication - no duplication or plagiarism

 Confidentiality – protecting the information like objective and introduction of research, whom to

contact for any research data, and procedure of research.

Advantages of Research Ethics

 The purpose of research ethics is to promote the aims of the research. Trust between the researchers

and respondents is one of the benefits of research ethics. Participants’ dignity, rights, and welfare

should be protected by adhering to ethical principles.

 It promotes the goals of research

 It creates trust between the respondent and the researcher

  It enhances social and moral values

 It promotes public trustworthiness and increases the reliability of research.

Limitations of Research Ethics

 Might have the possibility of suffering from discrimination and stigmatization because of research.

 There is a possibility that research may have an effect on the prevailing health system: for instance,

research may divert attention from other urgent healthcare necessities.

 If personal information is released unintentionally, participants might feel stigmatization.

Steps to Ensure Ethics

 Think about your personality and your sincerity

 Think creatively and deliberately about potential courses of action

 Honor confidentiality and privacy

 Gather information and have an open discussion on intellectual property

 Describe the moral issues

 Find out the forfeits

 Recognize your obligations to uphold justice, rights, and beliefs

 Decide on the proper ethical course of action and be prepared to cope with opposing viewpoints

In conclusion, be trustful in all research communications, including data analysis, results, techniques and

procedures presented, and how they are published. Do not falsify data and deceive colleagues, funders or

the general public.