Questionable research practices

ǂan ǂintroductory reflection on causes, patterns and possible responses

Gorazd Meško (Avtor), Aleksander Koporec (Avtor)

Povzetek

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to discuss deviance in science due to increasing pressures on researchers and higher education pedagogues to be more effective and efficient in the ‘academic production’. Design/Methods/Approach: A literature review and reflection. Findings: The authors present a criminological view of deviance in science, discussing the perception of unsuitable scientific and research practices, questionable research practices, ethics and integrity in science, suitable behaviour of researchers in scientific work, and make recommendations for improving the ethics of scientific research in practice. The discussion on deviance in science is based on Merton’s principles of science (1973): the public presentation of knowledge and sharing of ideas, leading to common ownership of scientific discoveries, in which scientists disclaim their intellectual rights to their own insights in exchange for recognition and reputation. An impartial approach and universalism, in which truth is judged by impersonal, universal criteria, rather than based on race, social and economic status, sex, faith, or nationality and other subjective categories is presented and questioned. A non-profit/selfless orientation in which scientists are rewarded for selfless activities, and planned/organized scepticism – that all ideas must be tested, subject to rigorous scientific rules and public disclosure. The authors discuss these principles and connect them with scientific and research practice in Slovenia and abroad. Research limitations/implications: Research results are generalisable as deviance in science occurs in all cultures and have a global impact. Deviance in science is still an under-researched taboo topic and it needs to be discussed. Practical implications: A useful source of information for awareness raising and the improvement of quality of research work. Originality/Value: This paper extends understanding of possible deviance in science and factors related to such practices. The main value of this reflection is to facilitate understanding of factors of deviance in science and trigger a discussion on deviance among scientists.

Ključne besede

znanost;raziskovalno delo;akademsko okolje;odklonskost;

Podatki

Jezik:	Angleški jezik
Leto izida:	2010
Tipologija:	1.02 - Pregledni znanstveni članek
Organizacija:	UM FVV - Fakulteta za varnostne vede
UDK:	001.8
COBISS:	2022378
ISSN:	1580-0253
Matična publikacija:	Varstvoslovje
Št. ogledov:	588
Št. prenosov:	22
Ocena:	0 (0 glasov)
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Ostali podatki

Sekundarni jezik:	Angleški jezik
Sekundarne ključne besede:	znanost;raziskovalno delo;akademsko okolje;odklonskost;
Vrsta dela (COBISS):	Znanstveno delo
Strani:	str. 440-457
Letnik:	ǂLetn. ǂ12
Zvezek:	ǂšt. ǂ4
Čas izdaje:	2010
ID:	11665027