International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

How Can We Witness the Publication of Ethical Research in the Future? A Viewpoint

Document Type : Viewpoint

Authors
Sara Dakhesh 1
Shahnaz Khademizadeh 2
Abdolhossein Farajpahlou 2
Hamid Farhadirad 3
1 Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
3 Department of Educational Science, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
10.34172/ijhpm.9254
Keywords
Research Ethics
Publication Ethics
Scientific Integrity
Scientific Misconduct
Policy-Making

Introduction

 

The growth of scientific production has led to an increase in the rate of article retractions, highlighting the need for special attention to the key principles that uphold and advance the integrity of science. Scientific misconduct diverts the progress of research away from a healthy and dynamic path, undermining the credibility of scientific institutions and creating barriers to societal development.1 ...(Read more...)

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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 14, Issue 1
2025
Pages 1-4

  • Received Date 01 June 2025
  • Revised Date 24 August 2025
  • Accepted Date 03 September 2025
  • First Published Date 06 September 2025
  • Published Date 01 December 2025