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A Call for Commitment to Scholarly Ethics in Medical Research and Education

Prerna Agarwal

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International Physiology 12(2-3):p 64-65, May -Dec. 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ip.2347.1506.122234.4

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Prerna Agarwal, A Call for Commitment to Scholarly Ethics in Medical Research and Education. Int.Phy.2024;12(2-3):64-65.

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Received : December 10, 2024         Accepted : December 20, 2024          Published : December 27, 2024

Abstract

Ethics form the cornerstone of academic work, guiding individuals in their pursuit of knowledge, truth, and intellectual growth. They emphasize honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct in all academic endeavors, fostering a culture of trust and respect. However, there have been many retractions of published papers from journals of great repute in recent years. Such incidents underscore the importance of scholarly ethics in medical education and research. As educators and researchers, we bear the responsibility of modelling ethical standards, which form the foundation of trust in academia and healthcare.


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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Prerna Agarwal, A Call for Commitment to Scholarly Ethics in Medical Research and Education. Int.Phy.2024;12(2-3):64-65.


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Received Accepted Published
December 10, 2024 December 20, 2024 December 27, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ip.2347.1506.122234.4

Keywords

EthicsResearch; Plagiarism; Retraction of Publication; Biomedical Research.ResearchPlagiarismRetraction of PublicationBiomedical Research.Research; Plagiarism; Retraction of Publication; Biomedical Research.

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