Research and Publication Ethics
Medical History and Ethics
Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Publication Ethics | TTE705 | Compulsory | Doctorate degree | 2 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Aslıhan AKPINAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the fundamental theories, principles, codes and rules of research ethics.
2) Apply the fundamental teories, principles, codes and rules of research ethics into researc projects.
3) Design a research considering rules of research ethics.
4) Conduct and complete researches considering rules of research ethics.
5) Follow high ethics standards designing and evaluating research projects.
6) Assess ethical appropppriateness of research projects.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 6 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Definition Importance, Meaning, Scope and Method of Science / Research, ; Research Ethics: Definition, Field, İmportance and Ethical Reasons: Ethical Theories and Ethical Principles (Belmont Report, Helsinki Declaration, etc.); Autonomy and Beneficiency Principles; Demands of the principles of Nonmaleficiency and Justice; Research Ethics in Practice: Autonomy / Respect for the Person 1. Informed Consent: Definition, Elements, Types; Informed Consent for Research; a) Clinical trials, disease screening; Principle of Respect to Respect / Disclosure Principle b) retrospective studies c) informed consent in epidemiological studies; d) Prospectus (parent / guardian acknowledgment) in the investigation with children, elderly, physical and mental impaired persons, e) Preparation of Written informed consent Forms for the Participants; (2) Proportion of benefits (individual, social benefits) and probable losses; Justice Principle 4. Selection of Participants / Subjects: The selection of the appropriate trial is based on the test material (animal or human products); 5. Limitation of the number of research subjects / subjects; International Regulations to Ensure Suitability of Investigations: I - Biomedical Research - Clinical, laboratory, screening, etc. II- Ethical Standards Concerning Investigations Made with Human Tissues and Cells; III - Ethical Standards Concerning Investigations on Animals (Vertebrate and Invertebrate); Humanitarian Problems of Science: Boundaries of social usefulness, Responsibility of Scientists. For science, honesty, impartiality, fairness, truthfulness and value are essential; Legal arrangements for the design, planning, execution, termination / completion, publication of research projectsClassical Ethics Theories. Basic ethical principles, values and codes of research ethics. International and national declarations, national regulations and law on human research.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required