Do you follow good research practices better than your peers?

Answer Explanations

• 5

  user-581850
  Most of my peers don't care but I have suffered myself of bad working atmosphere (offensive words from my supervisor, sexual harrasment from a coworker and not well-done experiments and data analysis) so I try not to do it.
• 7 - Much More

  user-598523
  Working in an interventional team and this definitely means respecting ethics and rights to publish and carry out the research at a high level.
  I am also a responsible and honest person and a scientist.
  I believe that hard work pays off.
• 6

  user-655473
  The aim of many researchers in scientific studies is actually trying to publish a good article, not a really useful and effective research. So, they probably don't care much about ethical practices.
• 6

  user-828172
  I do my best, but I'm not perfect. As I wrote earlier...Self-assessment carries risks that impact directly on probity.
• 6

  user-324141
  I am convinced that bad science equals no science and delays progress and resources to bad leads, sometimes unnecessarily. Good research practices should be held as policy in all research institutions, even with offices and ombudsmen dedicated to this, especially in leading institutions. In practice, this is rarely put in place and there are no general guidelines for newcomers.
• 7 - Much More

  user-15416
  It is a precise task of a researcher
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  user-996002

  As a researcher in the field, I believe that I adhere to good research practices just as much as my peers. This belief is not rooted in overconfidence or arrogance, but rather in a realistic assessment of the standards and guidelines that are universally recognized in the research community. I am acutely aware of the ethical considerations and methodological rigor required in conducting research, and I strive to uphold these standards in my work.
  
  I recognize that ethical and methodological lapses can have far-reaching implications, not only for the credibility of individual researchers but also for the integrity of the entire research field. As such, I am diligent in my adherence to good research practices, ensuring that my work is conducted with the highest level of transparency, rigor, and ethical consideration.
  
  In evaluating my own practices, I am mindful of the diverse and dynamic nature of the research landscape. I acknowledge that there is always room for improvement and that the evolving nature of research demands continual reflection and adaptation. Therefore, while I believe that I adhere to good research practices as much as my peers, I approach this belief with humility and a commitment to ongoing growth and refinement in my ethical and methodological approaches.
  
  Ultimately, my perception of following good research practices in line with my peers is grounded in a deep respect for the principles of academic and scientific integrity. It is not a matter of comparison or competition, but rather a shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and methodological rigor in the pursuit of advancing knowledge and understanding in our respective fields.

  
  
• 4 - As much

  user-125695
  I follow all ethical procedures as required.
• 4 - As much

  user-830315
  I try to do my best and to keep on having a critical eye
• 4 - As much

  user-156962
  I am a human scientist like everyone else. 
• 7 - Much More

  user-50480
  I do not publish if there is any doubt in my mind regarding the data obtained. 
• 6

  user-935064
  I would like to think I do, but this question cannoot truly be answered about oneself.  It can only be answered by peers, and a large number of peers.  When I was running Superfund projects in the US, I and my team earned a reputation of providing analyses and risk characterization that would be the same if we were retained by the putatively responsible party or by the regulating entity.  Indeed, there were situations in which the opposing parties agreed that they would not need to hire a shadow group to counter or challenge our work.  Even so, in other situations we participated in contentious federal, state, and local court cases.
• 5

  user-445218
  I believe as an independent I am more aware of the responsibility
• 4 - As much

  user-399994
  I don't think, I would be able to answer objectively this question, but others may have different opinion on me 
• 7 - Much More

  user-414626
  I firmly believe that the conclusions of all papers should be driven by the data and that all raw data should be provided as SI. I do this now more than in my early days as a researcher. 
• 4 - As much

  user-169937
  I believe so, because as an independent research, I consider the outcome of any research to bring transformation rather than being a mere paper publication or academic exercise 
• 4 - As much

  user-380025
  Most of the time we don't have access to the kind of sophisticated equipment for research as some peers
• 4 - As much

  user-477679
  My positions, as teacher and course director, provide many examples.
• 4 - As much

  user-573537
  The mere nature of this question may related to the first of the series, I feel this sentiment of self-superiority is very, very common.
• 7 - Much More

  user-969170
  I am an academic, it is required both ethically and as modeling behavior for mentees.
• 5

  user-831507
  Everyone in the research team took Good Clinical Practice and Research Ethical Course. 
• 4 - As much

  user-548892
  I try very hard to do my best.
• 7 - Much More

  user-678105
  I check, double check, triple check.  I take time to do it correctly.
• 4 - As much

  user-566983
  I have a Masters in Clinical Trial and a certificate in health laws. I have been president of the ethics council within my professional association for decades.
• 7 - Much More

  user-508906
  Because I want reliable data to publish and to approach the "truth" as much as possible.
• 4 - As much

  user-540634
  Sometimes more than my personas, but other times less
• 4 - As much

  user-919443
  I attempt to adhere to best practices in research and academic practice. . . just like pretty much everyone else. I am not special or different or magical. 
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  user-9932
  There is always an attempt to do that, but it works better regarding collectivity.
• 4 - As much

  user-26379
  In assessing my adherence to good research practices compared to my peers, I rated myself as following them as much as my colleagues. This perception may be influenced by factors such as my commitment to ethical conduct, adherence to established protocols, and continuous efforts to stay updated on best practices. However, it is important to acknowledge the potential for subjective bias in self-assessment, as the Linköping University study suggests that researchers, on average, tend to overestimate their ethical behavior.
• 5

  user-753537
  I hope somewhat better than average, but I may overrate myself here as well.
• 6

  user-670622
  I pride myself on recognizing my past mistakes. I had a professor in the US who said, "if you're not embarassed by something you did 6 months ago, you're not learning." It's ok to make mistakes as long as you acknowledge them. Ignoring/defending them is counter-productive to research.
• 6

  user-158216
  I am less flexible in terms of bending the rules or abusing my power or influence over others. Nonetheless, these responses can be biased due to self-reporting and also by only attracting respondents identifying as following good research practices.