Ten simple rules for socially responsible science.
PLoS Comput Biol
; 19(3): e1010954, 2023 03.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36952443
ABSTRACT
Guidelines concerning the potentially harmful effects of scientific studies have historically focused on ethical considerations for minimizing risk for participants. However, studies can also indirectly inflict harm on individuals and social groups through how they are designed, reported, and disseminated. As evidenced by recent criticisms and retractions of high-profile studies dealing with a wide variety of social issues, there is a scarcity of resources and guidance on how one can conduct research in a socially responsible manner. As such, even motivated researchers might publish work that has negative social impacts due to a lack of awareness. To address this, we propose 10 simple rules for researchers who wish to conduct socially responsible science. These rules, which cover major considerations throughout the life cycle of a study from inception to dissemination, are not aimed as a prescriptive list or a deterministic code of conduct. Rather, they are meant to help motivated scientists to reflect on their social responsibility as researchers and actively engage with the potential social impact of their research.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Science
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Social Responsibility
Aspects:
Ethics
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
PLoS Comput Biol
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
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INFORMATICA MEDICA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom