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- Research and Corporate…
- Prevent misconduct in academic research
Do not engage in acts of fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism. Research data and records must be managed and maintained in safekeeping. Security must be heightened at research and academic facilities to prevent unauthorized breach of confidentiality. - Publishing research findings
When publishing, ensure the validity of the research data. If the publication includes excerpts from other researcher's findings, give due credit to these publications. Be very careful when reusing published data or paper with authorship when publishing a scientific paper; follow all rules and regulations set by each research organization, research field, and research journal precisely; then gain approval from all authors. - Proper use of research funds
When implementing researches or when using internal/external research funds, carefully consider the purpose for which the research funds (subsidy, trust) were given, and observe all designated conditions of use for each grant (subsidy, trust) given. - Considerations for the environment, security, and bioethics
When implementing researches which involve the handling of materials that may be harmful to the environment, (radiation, radioactive isotope, genetically altered organism, foreign life form, nuclear fuel material, poison, or environment pollutant), observe all guidelines and regulations designated by relevant laws, Kobe University, government agencies, and academic conferences. If necessary, gain approval of regulatory committees on and off campus as well. When researches involve human or non-human subjects, show greatest respect to bioethical standards. - Joint ownership of research results/data, confidentiality obligation, protection of personal information
Disclose published results and data to help further the advancement of the research community. However, if they involve a joint research contract or an intellectual property right, the predetermined confidentiality obligation must be adhere to. Information about other researchers' unpublished work, gained by examining research papers or application forms for funds, should be kept strictly confidential. Moreover, proper measure should be taken to protect all personal information gained through research. - Eliminate discrimination and harassment
Kobe University does not discriminate researchers for their personal attribute, belief, or creed nor infringe upon their freedom or individuality in any aspect of their research activities. Researchers themselves must not abuse their authority and say or act in any way that will put their subordinates or students at a disadvantage. - Resolve conflicts
Be especially careful not to create a conflict of commitment nor a conflict of interest when engaging in research. Should a conflict arise, make full disclosure to the University and wait for the management to resolve the conflict. - Responsibilities of the research leader
The research leader is responsible mainly for the following four points:- To safe keep all research data and references produced by the research group.
- To prepare a research environment which allows each researcher to reach his/her full potential.
- To manage the group fairly through unbiased evaluation of each researcher's contribution to the group.
- To make sure all group members understand the 'Code of Conduct for Scientists', and making sure that they do not deviate from it.
* Please report any fraudulent acts or unethical activities to the appropriate person in charge.