Research Ethics Quiz

What is the focus of philosophy?

• Knowledge
  
  

• • Data
    
    

• • Wisdom
    
    

• Information

From the Indian point of view, the term "philosophy" is synonymously termed as __________.

• Examination

• Perception

• Darshana

• Understand

The predatory journals __________.

• Publish applied research in peer review process

•  Publish fundamental research in peer review process

• Charge APC for publishing the manuscript but do not undertake proper peer review activities
  

• Are established and reputed ones in subject areas

Knowledge can be acquired through the use of ________ sensory organs.

• Seven

• four

• Six

• Five

1. Ethics may be changeable in respect of _____________.
   
   

• Educational Level

• Space and time

• Intelligence Level

• Personal Will

Answer explanation

• Space: Ethical standards and moral codes can vary significantly across different cultures, societies, and geographical locations. What is considered acceptable behavior in one part of the world might be deemed unethical in another. This is often referred to as cultural relativism.

• Time: Ethical norms are not static; they evolve over time within a society. Societal values, technological advancements, and increased understanding can lead to changes in what is considered ethical or unethical. Practices that were once accepted may become unacceptable, and vice versa.

The report on “ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research” is known as __________.

• UGC Research Report

• COPE Report

• The Belmont Report
  

• WAME Report

Answer explanation

The Belmont Report explains the unifying ethical principles for using any human subjects for research which have formed the basis for the National Commission's topic-specific reports and regulations. The three ethical principles are:^[1]

1. Respect for persons: protecting the autonomy of all people and treating them with courtesy and respect and allowing for informed consent. Researchers must be truthful and conduct no deception (integrity);

2. Beneficence: the philosophy of "Do no harm" while maximizing benefits for the research project and minimizing risks to the research subjects; and

3. Justice: ensuring reasonable, non-exploitative, and well-considered procedures are administered fairly — the fair distribution of costs and benefits to potential research participants — and equally.

Which organization is responsible for formulating the authorship for any document having the characteristic “writer should have to contribute substantial contribution or any design for the work”?

• COPE

• UGC

• WAME

• ICMJE

Which of the following is a key principle of ethical research involving human subjects?

• Confidentiality

• Profitability

• Speed of publication

• Data manipulation

In the context of academic publishing, what does APC stand for?

• Author Publishing Cost

• Article Processing Charge

• Article Publication Cost

• Academic Paper Charge

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a peer-reviewed journal?

• All submissions are accepted without review

• It contributes to the academic community

• Research is published after rigorous scrutiny

• Articles are evaluated by experts in the field