Values and Principles

Honesty

Honesty must be pursued in every scientific investigation. The scientist must be open and honest while discussing the data, findings, research techniques, and publication history. It is forbidden to manipulate statistics, lie to coworkers, grant-giving organizations, or the general public.

Objectivity

In areas of scientific research where objectivity is crucial, such as the planning of the research stages, the analysis and interpretation of data, the evaluation of colleagues’ work, the hiring of staff, the preparation of grant applications, the provision of expert testimony, and other areas, partiality should be avoided. It is advised to try to stay away from bias and self-deception. Any financial or personal interests that might affect the scientific and reliable research must be disclosed by the researcher.

Morality

The researcher must keep their word, be trustworthy, and look for ways to make their ideas and efforts sustainable.

Prudence

The researcher must refrain from making thoughtless mistakes and omissions. It’s crucial to carefully and critically assess both your own work and that of your coworkers. It is suggested to compile and organize useful research-related notes (such as those made during data collecting, study planning, and interaction with agencies and journals).

Openness

The researcher must be willing to accept criticism and new ideas as well as sharing data, concepts, tools, and resources.

Informed consent

In order to offer their informed consent, research personnel and participants must get the proper information regarding the study (a) in an understandable manner (b) in a comprehensible manner (c) without undue pressure or improper enticement. The research team must have pursued the respondent’s consent either verbal or written form.

Respect for intellectual property

The researcher must respect patents, copyright laws, and other types of intellectual property. They must also ask permission before using unpublished research data, techniques, or results, correctly reference any quotes they use, and give appropriate thanks to everyone who assisted with the research. Plagiarism by the researcher is absolutely prohibited.

Respect for persons

All participants must give their informed consent, be free from coercion or undue influence, and have their rights, dignity, and autonomy respected and adequately protected.

Beneficence and non-maleficence

The value of the research should outweigh any risks or negative effects. Researchers should work to ensure that their studies are as beneficial to participants and themselves as possible. Strong safety measures should be taken to reduce any potential risk and injury.

Confidentiality and data protection

The investigator is required to save all sensitive material, including manuscripts submitted for publication, employment data, trade secrets, military secrets, and patient health records and cannot share with other without the permission of SRC Bangladesh. Individual and group study participant requests for anonymity should be respected, as should participant need for the confidentiality of data and personal information.

Responsible publication

For the interest of science and scientific research, not for the advancement of his professional career, the researcher should make publicize the findings of the study. The scientist should refrain from unneeded publishing or reprinting.

Responsible management

The researcher should support staff’ education, mentor and counsel them in the interests of their wellbeing, and allow them to make personal decisions for themselves.

Respect for colleagues

The researcher must treat his or her coworkers fairly and with respect.

Social responsibility

The researcher must promote social welfare and try to avoid harm or reduce it through research, public education, and advocacy activities.

Anti-discrimination

The researcher must avoid discrimination against colleagues of sex, race, nationality, or other factors unrelated to scientific excellence and honesty.

Competence

The researcher must take steps to foster scientific competency in addition to maintaining and enhancing their own professional competence through lifelong learning.

Legitimacy

The researcher must be aware of and abide by any institutional and governmental rules, as well as any laws that may be pertinent to his or her research.

Security of people involved in
scientific research

When
conducting scientific study on humans, it is important to work towards minimizing harm and risk while maximizing reward. Respect for human autonomy, privacy, and dignity is required of the researcher. When working with vulnerable communities, the researcher must exercise extra caution and endeavor to equally distribute the advantages and burdens of the study.

Conflict of interest

Any conflicts of interest or partiality should be made transparent, and the independence of the research should be clear. When a researcher’s duty to the institution or a funder to do independent research is likely to be compromised or may appear to be compromised, there is a conflict of interest.

Integrity

We make our decision with honesty to promote the value of the institute national and worldwide. We practice responsible research and programs following ethical principles.

Quality

We are committed to using our resources and strategies to achieve the maximum level of service quality to the communities that foster our institutional programs.

Justice

Research should be just as between different members or groups in society.  Equal treatment is a fundamental tenet of justice in regard to research. This is just another example of the respect for people principle. Researchers must carefully examine the broader societal impact of their research when choosing participants and when assessing the advantages and disadvantages of its results.

Transparency

We are committed to working with openness and visible as possible. We give access to information in the ground of research, resources, programs, and contribution to the community to ensure accountability and transparency.

Diversity

We welcome and value the diversity of staff, clients, and communities, organizations to enrich our institutional perspectives, expertise, and experiences.

Support

We provide any kind of assistance to our staff for developing and improving their expertise in research and development. We are committed to providing supports to the research efforts of national and international research organizations. 

Communication

We practice open communication within our institution and partners and communities. We maintain strong communication and relationships with existing and potential donors. We build communication within research communities in national and international peripheries.

Innovation

We inspire and encourage innovation, new ideas, constructive discussion, reflexive thinking, and resiliency and flexibility in the processes to work following creating client-centered services.