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Ethical aspects of research in the humanities and social sciences
23.08.2021 – The aim of addressing ethical considerations is the conscious reflection on the responsibility of science and the humanities in the research process, to weigh up potential risks caused by research to individuals, society, animals, cultural assets and the ...
Comment on: GL2 (Humanities and social sciences) , GL3 (Humanities and social sciences) , GL10 (Humanities and social sciences)
Preamble – Life Sciences
20.04.2021 – Characteristics of life science research and associated requirements for quality-promoting measures
Comment on: Preamble (Life sciences)
Ethical principles and guidelines in the engineering sciences
03.12.2020 – In the field of engineering sciences, some organisations have defined ethical standards.
Comment on: GL2 (Engineering/engineering sciences) , GL10 (Engineering/engineering sciences)
Professional ethics in the life sciences
03.12.2020 – Compliance with ethical and legal requirements is absolutely essential when planning and conducting research into living organisms.
Comment on: GL2 (Life sciences)
Aspects of good research practice specific to physics
03.12.2020 – Physics associations provide opportunities for regular dialogue on discipline-specific aspects of good research practice.
Comment on: GL2 (Natural sciences)