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Ethical Principles for Conducting Research

Ethical principles for conducting research

Integrity is the primary ethos when conducting research.

When engaging in research, we must adhere to certain ethical principles to ensure the credibility of the study and the protection of research subjects. These principles encompass honesty, objectivity, confidentiality, transparency, as well as the protection and care of research subjects.

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