Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity [Eesti hea teadustava]

Name of code

Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity [Eesti hea teadustava]

Originator of code

Estonian Research Council and Centre for Ethics - University of Tartu

Country

Estonia

Original language

Estonian

Year of creation

2017

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The aim of the Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity is to support knowledge about, acceptance and entrenchment of research integrity in the Estonian research community. The Code describes the conduct expected from researchers and the responsibility of research institutions in ensuring research integrity. The Code states freedom, responsibility, honesty and objectivity, respect and caring, justice, and openness and cooperation as research values. Areas of responsibilities the Code covers are planning and conduct of research; authorship, publishing and application of research results; researcher in the research community; and observance, promotion and application of research integrity.

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