Presented here is a systematic literature review of what the academic literature asserts
about:(1) the stages of the ethical decision-making process (ie awareness, reasoning …

Scandals involving cases of research misconduct are often considered to be main drivers for
policy initiatives and institutional changes to foster research integrity. These impacts of …

Breaches of research integrity have gained considerable attention due to high-profile
scandals involving questionable research practices by reputable scientists. These practices …

Are important institutions of science (universities, commercial entities, journals, scientific
associations, funders, and regulators) available and trustworthy? Who has the responsibility …

In this essay, I experiment with Lauren Berlant's idea of 'cruel optimism'to explore how
policies specifying responsible conduct of research within academia have effects that extend …