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Science brings Society to the next level; Ethics keep us there 

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 “It is in your movement of decision that your destiny is shaped.’’ – Tony Robbins

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 “It is in your movement of decision that your destiny is shaped.’’ – Tony Robbins

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Research contributes to bring the world forward through innovations and advancement. During WWII, some of the greatest research has been made, some of which were buried down the ashes. Because up to what extent did they go? Bring death closer to the vulnerable. Degrading morals of the people. Truly, the end does not justify the means. Power and prestige may mislead you. The quest for greatness may delude you. But remember, “a good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers,” Plato said. Although, often times, thinking rationally discounts decency and virtue. That is why, at the end, ‘’when it comes time to making a decision… all you have to guide you are your values and your vision and the life experiences that make you who you are,” Michelle Obama stated. Research is a constant battle of brain and the heart. The secret to success is putting your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts, as Swami Sivananda put it. The future is not just in the hands of the youth. The future is ours to direct. It is every single one of us who constantly makes decision, no matter how minted they may seem, that make the world great. Collective movements create greater impact rather than running for a single purpose. Together, we make things happen; together with research, we shape the destiny of the future.

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Ethical living is the indispensable condition of all that is the most worthwhile in the world. - Ernest Caldecott

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Ethical living is the indispensable condition of all that is the most worthwhile in the world. - Ernest Caldecott

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As professionals in the allied-medical field, we want to provide the best and quality service to our clients. Evidence-based practice is what drives and grows our profession. Behind the all the studies, journals, and presentations were simple people who had a common purpose, which was to look for answers and solutions to their community's problems. I think that should be the driving force of researchers. That although research is tedious, time-consuming, and stressful, you do it because you care and you want the people to benefit from what you do. Apart from your purpose, as a researcher, you try to make your methods ethically-sound as possible. You attend trainings, seminars; follow guidelines; because you want to make sure that you do not do your participants any harm. You want to provide results that are beneficial, while maintaining an ethical standard and that in itself is inconvenient, but the sense of fulfilment is rewarding. It is our responsibility to make sure our methods are ethical because our research is not just a requirement you have to submit, it is something beneficial that others can use. If along the way, you cheat your way to achieving good results and in effect, harm others, where is the humanity in you? It is our duty not just a student-researcher, but a part of the society to ensure our values are still intact amidst the hardships. Always remember your personal purpose in doing research because it will be the driving force for you to comply and realize the importance of ethical research means.

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without it, humanity can’t survive. –Dalai Lam

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without it, humanity can’t survive. –Dalai Lam

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In another quote by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, he said that Science is a beautiful gift to humanity and we should not distort it. I agree that it has indeed been a very beautiful gift. With it, our knowledge of the world is continuously expanding, even extending out to the vast universe. Technological, as well as medical advancements have been endless through the help of research. However, we must never ever forget that it is humanity we serve and not science. Science is a gift that we received to help improve humanity and not at the expense of humanity. Thus, ethics is like the light that reminds us of that. It is like a thread that keeps the brain tied to the heart. And no matter how thin that thread gets or inconvenient it is, we must never allow for it to break because it is also the string that ties us all together. What good will a vast pool of knowledge be in an empty world? As the quote said, love and compassion are necessities. It is not something to have only when we feel it but it must be something planted deep inside each and every person. By keeping this in mind and acting on it in every research decision we make, I am 101% certain that the world wont just be a place full of wonders but it would also be abounding with love because we are able to share those wonderful experiences with other people, knowing that we have all played a part in improving this world and not a single hair in a person was harmed to achieve this greatness.

-Kirstie Gattud
(P.S. I am truly sorry Ma'am for the late submission)

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"It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong." - Henry Wadsworth Langfellow

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"It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong." - Henry Wadsworth Langfellow

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In research, sometimes power, money, or simply the benefits of the outcome overthrows and overpowers what is right and just for others. Selfishness outweighs the just in certain situations. What the research itself stood up for, is ignored and instead manipulated in order to tailor fit itself to the researchers or the author. It is the responsibility of every single researcher to ensure ethical conduct in order to ensure the dignity of, not only the researchers but also the entirety of the research itself, the participants and every single word of the manuscript can come to life.

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In hero movies or adventure novels, we always if not most of the time time paint the protagonist as perfectly capable of solving everyone's problem but in reality there is no one solution to everything. You have to to take the time to know everyone involved, even the villain, to know what is right for all because even that villain is a person. Ethics, just like Batman who has vowed not to 🤬, shows us that no matter how tedious the whole process of always needing to 'save the people', villains should be a part of those 'people'. They are also stakeholders of our mission to save the world. -Rafal

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"When in doubt, tell the truth." -Mark Twain

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"When in doubt, tell the truth." -Mark Twain

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People always seek for the truth, however, no one wants to be honest. We have all encountered a scenario where in, we know that we have to tell the truth but in order to protect someone, we cover up for them or make excuses. This is an action that most of us are guilty of but we never make an effort to change that. Just like a missing puzzle, I think Honesty is what most people lack. For me honesty is the first ingredient required in building relationships. One cannot trust another if that other person is dishonest. We should all remember that secrets and lies have the ability to ruin relationships. No matter how careful one may be, he could always get caught. Just like in research, if the researchers want to get the trust of the  society, they should be very honest in what they do. They should always be able to report all the things they did, whether good or bad, and admit their mistakes if there are any.

I realized how hard it is to conduct a research. But a research should not just be a research. It should be ethical and a lot of considerations are necessary to make. The world will always put us to the test,  we just to to be strong and firmly stand for what we believe in.

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"Relativity applies to physics, not ethics." - Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists in the world has made the greatest discoveries in physics and contribution to science. But what most people don’t know is that he has also done exhaustive research on ethics and morality. While he is known for the Theory of Relativity, he also wrote the Theory of Moral Relativism. In his study, he said that “A man’s ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social tie and needs; no religious basis is necessary.”

It is known that different institutions have their own standard of behavior to suit their particular aims. In research, much of this is needed to establish the public’s trust with the discipline. Having these values applied to the researcher and the manuscript itself, there are many reasons to ensure ethical conduct in research.

First, it promotes knowledge and truth. Second, it upholds values that are essential in collaborative work (respect, fairness). Third, it ensures accountability for the researchers. Fourth, it serves as a public support and holds other important social and moral values (human rights, social responsibility).

Truly, ethics in research is easier said than done. However, I agree with Mr.  Einstein that it is not about who’s better at practicing religion or about differences in belief. As long as what you do comes from the heart and your work burns with passion and honesty, the rest will flow smoothly on its own.

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What we do for ourselves die with us. What we do for others, that’s beyond us.

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What we do for ourselves die with us. What we do for others, that’s beyond us.

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- Bryan Fuller

As sociable beings, we are raised and taught to delineate the fine line between what is right and wrong. Morality is shaped and molded by our society as we grow, chaffed at the edges to fit the standard right we’ve set. Out ethics is influenced and we become an ethically moral person.

Being able to conduct research, we must always strive to bring good to a great number of people and not bring about any harm or cause any further inconveniences without any sort of compensation. It is important that we put erhics in the forefront of our mind because without it, we may just be stepping over that barrier that justifies pur actions as something wrong. Ethics tells us that we must never endanger any sort of person in our research, that the vulnerable population should not be taken advantage of, that as researchers we must be mindful and careful not to overstep on a person’s basic human rights, and that should the participants feel any dissent, they are free to withdraw from the study.

Ethics tells us a number of things, and it is further specified when picked apart for finer details such as research. This will all depend on the researcher, on how they will tackle the issue, and whatever it takes, they must strive to have a turning point where both parties involve benefit from the study, where there are less risks and less casualities. Though it is a very taxing process, the outcome is as fullfilling as a good job-well done.

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Research ethics truly is an inconvenient good. It challenges you and your morals, where you end up questioning yourself on whether or not you have what it takes to do the right thing. When faced with such challenges, I’d like to keep in mind a quote from W. Clement Stone saying: “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”

We must have the courage to persevere. The drive and willingness to do the right thing especially when we are faced with such adverisities.Research ethics, most of the time, is never easy. But if you have the courage inside of you to admit and accept the right thing to do, you will peservere in doing what is best for the society.

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Ethics is the standard which was derived from the moral beliefs and principles of the society, set by society, for the society. It gives guidance as to how people should think and act in every situation. Without it, our way of living would be random,  aimless, and destructive.

As Jane Goodall said, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make”.This is why ethics in research must always be ensured — to avoid negative differences such as destruction and harm.

To be ethical is difficult when we want things to be easy. But we must always remember that good things are not achieved the easy way, and it is always the right time to choose what’s right.

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“The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same."-- Colin R. Davis

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“The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same."-- Colin R. Davis

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I think that research ethics is a very complicated thing where there is an overlap in almost everything. Sometimes it’s easier to close our eyes on little mistakes for the sake of a greater good. However, as ethically sound researchers we must keep in mind that these little things matter and that these may or may not affect the value of our outcome. No knowledge will ever justify intentional harm brought to anyone, especially the weak. And so, even if we are following the proposed and approved protocol, we must still be mindful of all the things, may it be big or small, as it can change the course of our success, and keep in mind that the most important factor of our research is its social value - that no matter what happens, the people must always be our primary concern

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John C. Maxwell once said that “Success is knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that would benefit others.” We, human beings are so eager for our OWN success that we often forget that being successful involves other people as well.

Same is true with research, we often set great objectives  to meet and make our study of great importance in the society. But we forget that the greatest thing to prioritize are the people who will help in making the study a huge success.

With this said, I guess that in everything that we do, we should be reminded of a quote from the very famous Albert Einstein, "Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value." A successful research is not only being able to obtain a new knowledge, but also being able to do the right thing in reaching the purpose of the study.

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In a world of figures and algorithms, it is no longer surprising that people focus on personal gains more than anything. We can no longer deny that some people are willing to do anything – even step on others – just to get to the top.

We have to prioritise the participants’ physical and psychological safety. Similar with our profession, we should always consider the lives and the people they will leave behind if they are harmed. We, as researchers, may not know our participants on a personal level, but we still have to treat them with utmost respect.

In conducting research with human subjects, we have to keep in mind that these people have lives – they have stories to tell and they have futures to fulfil. Sometimes, people tend to lose sight of what makes their research worth publishing – the genuine human connection, the way one life affects another. And as most Filipinos would say, “Puso.”

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“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.”    -Jodi Rell

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“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.”    -Jodi Rell

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As mentioned by Jodi Rell, I believe that in research one of the end goals should always be safety and security because even the most rational approach towards a certain act that may cause harm to anyone or is not ethical will never be right.

We live in a world full of curiosity and eagerness to explore beyond what one can see, hence researchers should always be reminded that research should be done for the sole purpose of improving the lives of the people in a society.

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“Ang nasa isip, dapat isinasapuso at ang nasa puso ay isinasaisip”

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“Ang nasa isip, dapat isinasapuso at ang nasa puso ay isinasaisip”

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For some people, ethics in research is more of a hindrance in finishing the research itself thus giving little care regarding it. Little do they know that if they would just breeze it through, there would be a possibility that their study would do more harm rather than provide help to others.

It is our job as researchers to provide a research that is technically sound but also ethically correct in a sense that it would provide benefits for others. Let us all remember that in research, our aim is to provide answers for the questions that will not only help us widen the scope of our knowledge but also to give the people a solution to their rising problems.

We always have to remember that what we do is for the people hence, making sure that there would be no harm inflicted to them.

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Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything. – Alexander Hamilton

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Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything. – Alexander Hamilton

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Each individual has their own belief system and has their own set of rules. We are born as rational beings that can judge something as right or wrong. A person who does not believe in anything is a person standing in quicksand, the harder they try to move, the more impossible it is for them to escape. Sooner or later, the sand will slowly digest then dissolve them. In relation to research, we choose to dwell on things we believe in, explore it, expand, and defend it based on what we stand for with hopes of essentially contributing to the society.

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As Albert Schweitzer once said, one must remember that the world is not lived on our own. This lifetime is a time to serve others. This “serving for others” entails us to understand that it is a constant choice of doing what is right, a constant choosing of inconvenience for the greater good than easy success. It is being a man of value rather than a man of success, and that is what separates us from animals and all else that breathes who rely on their primal instincts.

As with research — it sure takes a man of value and courage to do it the right way, even if it turns out to be ten times more difficult. Then, not only will it not harm people, but also build something beautiful and lasting.

Aristotle once said, We do not act rightly because we have value or excellence. Rather, we turn into men with value because we have acted rightly.

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As quoted by Dr. Hal Simeroth, “Science brings society to the next level, ethics keep us there.”

Conflict between science and/or research and ethics has broadened in the wake of rise of new innovations. However, it is a MUST to integrate ethics with research, particularly when values of life and humanity become so vulnerable to cutting edge advancements.

Incorporating ethics in the totality of research requires much more time, effort, competence and deliberations thus, may be an inconvenience. However, research is a powerful tool that builds bridges to new knowledge. It may demand a lot of work, but when a research is conducted scientifically, technically and ethically sound, it serves as an open door for socially significant solutions that will benefit the society as a whole.

Before 3rd shifting started, I honestly thought that the research proposal/manuscript is merely a requirement in our program. Happily, I have learned its true purpose and a number of pointers beyond the pages of a book that will guide me in conducting it. It inspired me to take the task and put not only my mind but my heart in every aspect of it.

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Convenience can be defined as the state of being able to do something that hardly requires any difficulty; if this concept were one of the goals of research, the world would have looked liked the dystopia Thanos would have dreamed of. Convenient is time-efficient, convenient is effortless, convenient is easy, but convenient will never be synonymous to doing the right thing.

In the search for new and important discoveries, humans oftentimes overlook humanity. Sometimes, doing the right thing is put aside when resources are accessible and the alternative becomes favourable in our odds. In research, the same is true when we have a study in mind that may be scientifically and technically sound, which is something that we would want as researchers. However, as Tyrion Lannister also said, "There's a price for everything," and in line with the ethical soundness of the study, we must ask, "What is this procedure going to cost us? What is this procedure going to cost the world?"

Ethics in research reminds us that its goal is always to do what is right and just in fulfilling research objectives. It determines whether the risks outweigh the benefits, and delineates which of them can cause more damage. In the end, research is never easy nor effortless, not always accessible nor favourable; it only seeks to do what is right for the common (and not just the greater) good.

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"Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics" - Jane Addams

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"Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics" - Jane Addams

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Research is a necessity but it may cause harm, exhaustion and misunderstanding to others. Moreover ethics in research may be considered inconvenient since it requires a lot of time, money, effort, energy and patience before a study can be considered as scientifically, ethically and technically sound. On the other hand, research is necessary since it helps in the advancement of one’s profession and promotes positive change to the society. Every research needs to be ethical because ethics protects and respects the participants while promoting fairness. Additionally, ethics also ensures that data gathered are true and used accordingly. It guides the actions of the researchers not just in their study but also in life since it  avoids violence, conflicts, falsifying data, biases and plagiarism. Lastly, ethics in research promotes different moral and social values such as compliance with the law, safety and respect for the rights of the participants.

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Kantian Ethics argues that there is only one thing that can be considered unconditionally good: a good will. Research begins with intent, and from that it prospers to heightened realizations – all of which will disintegrate if founded on ill objectives. Ethics is grounded on good will to which morally good actions are derived from. With moral actions come decisions and actions that consider the benevolence of the majority. One is significant when given much thinking, therefore one cliché we all live by apparently is very applicable to research – that is, it is the thought that actually counts, for one who hopes for good things for humanity, does good things for humanity.

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Ethics is about protecting our patient's rights first and foremost. We must do no harm since they are no less than us even if they are our participants. Since we are the experts in the field, we must help them make informed decisions  whether to join our study. We should never coerce someone to join our study or promise something we would not be able to give.

Ethics in research draws a line between doing something that could change the world but possibly harm an individual and taking into consideration that your participant is another entity. Research should be used to improve all lives. Ethics helps us become people with a heart. We have to remember that we are all connected in a way. Everyone plays a vital role in the society. All lives matter.

PS. Watch Extreme Measures

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Research is creating new knowledge without neglecting great values and the dignity of man

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Research is creating new knowledge without neglecting great values and the dignity of man

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We must never forget that what we aim in research is to create learnings for future generations and for the progression of the profession and overall, in society. We should always remember to choose to do what is right than what is convenient or easier. Making a research requires patience and ample effort. Hence, it is only right that we exert the same amount of effort in making sure that we cause no harm to anyone.

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We live in a world that is a product of the chaos of the past. Yes, the deeds of our forefathers have affected our current lives but their sins should not define who we are and who we should be. As intelligent beings, we learn from the past and we improve so that history will not - and should not - repeat itself. We evolve to become better than our past, and we must -- for the sake of the humanity of humankind.

"5. Science without humanity"
- Seven Dangers to Human Virtue, Mahatma Gandhi.

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"Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life." - Albert Schweitzer

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"Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life." - Albert Schweitzer

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I have always believed that another person's life is never more important than another's. We are all equally important, and we can all make a difference to make our society an inclusive, innovative and dynamic environment where no one gets left behind and everyone is respected.

Even in research; our aim is to be able to contribute to the body of knowledge for the development of any field that we choose to excel in. In our conquest  to be competent professionals, we should always keep in mind that to be ethical is to be respectful of other individual. We should always prioritize the welfare of other people even if it is inconvenient and a tedious task to do so. A little sacrifice would not compare to the comfort of knowing that you have done your job well without compromising others.

I chose the attached photo below because I have always admired how the Japanese people show respect to one another; even the boss would bow to his employees as a sign of reverence.

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For the research to be successful it is a combination of being ethically, technically and scientifically sound. If the objectives benefits only to selected individuals, the research is not worth pursuing in the first place. Conducting a research with unjust objectives will only lead to improper methods, disregarding the technical and ethical aspects that make the study successful. Moreover, if unsound objectives and methods produce results, the author's personal goal may be achieved but that does not equate to success. Research must be based on the principle of conducting an ethically sound study for the benefit of society and not for personal gain.

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“There is no right way to do the wrong thing.” –Harold S. Kushner

Research obliges us to conduct studies that uphold good intentions. This may be to bring benefit to the majority. But it is important that we bear in mind that even the purest intentions, when done the wrong way, won’t bring any good at all. Ethics in research may be an inconvenience as it requires time, effort, and countless considerations to achieve the most scientific, ethical, and technical soundness of a study. However, doing so would aid in the advancement of modern innovations, as well as breed solutions to worldly dilemmas at the expense of no one.

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According to Arthur Clarke, "As our own species is in the process of proving, one cannot have superior science and inferior morals. The combination is unstable and self-destroying.” In the quest to fill the gaps of ignorance, uncertainty and unawareness, there is a primal selfishness that limits us to narrow-mindedness. as excellently said by Craig D. Lounsbrough, ““How many times has our conscience firmly prompted us to ‘draw the line,’ and we showed up with an eraser?”. In the quest to gain cognizance, there are necessary complications that we must always consider to uphold the advancement in the peace of mankind. Without such considerations, there will be small to big warfare that create imbalances in society. Ergo, there must be no allowable erasures on the ethical line that separates ethical from unethical conduct to be able to preserve peace and respect and defend justice all the while being a champion of the development of knowledge.

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“Live one day at a time emphasizing ethics rather than rules.” – Wayne Dyer

Doing a research should not be a selfish act. Ethics as its heart should embrace the welfare of not just some individuals but the whole society. A movement of enabling every researcher to grasp what is seen to be invisible in the eye of a heedless person.

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Zora Neale Hurston once said, “Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.”

Research demands tremendous amount of time, effort, and energy but one important thing I have realized in our ethics and research classes is that research extends beyond the boundaries of the scientific field, and into the lives of ordinary people. Research, although an “inconvenience” is a powerful tool that would impact and bring positive change to the society. Not only is research poking around a whirlpool of hypotheses. It is also “poking” and motivating other people so that they themselves would cause something good for the world.

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Everything we do in life, is a learning opportunity, and every learning opportunity helps us grow as a better version of ourselves.
In doing research, we do not just contribute to the growth of our profession, it also helps us grow and be more mature by taking us out in our comfort zones and continuously challenging us all throughout the research process. It is our responsibility to ensure ethical conduct not just for the success of our research, but also for our growth as a person.

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Ethics may be inconvenient, but it filters the paper to what is true, what is necessary, and what is kind which in turn protects everyone involved in the research including the contributors, the general public, and the subjects. It promotes the values of accountability, trust, mutual respect, and fairness. It is much like brewing a cup of coffee. Brewing a cup of coffee takes much more effort than just preparing an instant coffee, but brewing filters the ground coffee into a fresh, aromatic, and good cup of coffee. Considering ethics in research filters the paper to produce a good research that is valid, true, ethical, and good, just like a good cup of brewed coffee.

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To quote Theodore Roosevelt, "Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty...". Research has been the forefront in the development and advancement in the field of science. In some instances, research ethics will play a big role in one's study. As the quote stated, one should put effort and experience pain and difficulty to have something of worth or to be able to succeed. This could be compared to research ethics as it could be tedious and could entail a lot of meticulous considerations that are needed for the study. It may seem like a long process, but it is our responsibility as researchers to follow through and comply with research ethics. At the end of the day, going through all this "inconvenience" will be worth it.

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"Relativity applies to physics, not ethics." - Albert Einstein

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"Relativity applies to physics, not ethics." - Albert Einstein

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When one pursues something out of passion, one tends to forget about other things surrounding them. With a goal in mind, it becomes so easy to twist things around to suit your needs or your vision. This is the case with some people who pursue research. Even if their minds and hearts are in good places, and their pursuit of further knowledge is good, you can never warp the ethical considerations when researching. What good is a research that wants to bring something positive when it harms the very people you want to help?  Ethics is not something that you can turn around and see in a different perspective (Hence the photo of Escher's 'Relativity'), but a constant that you follow through and through, as it is.

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"Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that's right is to get by, and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught." - J.C. Watts.

Research is an arduous task, it's the road that only a few pick. What matters is the way that we walk on that road. As the road defines who we are, we also define the path we take. It is our responsibility to uphold the reputation of research and its ethics, this defines who we are, who we aim to be, and what we want our society to become.

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As quoted by John D. Rockefeller, “Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.” To become a good researcher, it is one’s responsibility to consider how people ought to act, to search for a definition of right conduct and to offer people a life worth living. It important to think beyond and act accordingly as long as you know what you are doing is right in order to help millions.

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"What man is a man who does not make the world better?"

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"What man is a man who does not make the world better?"

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Kingdom Of Heaven (2005)

A man's duty is to his fellow man. Doing research is to explore new knowledge that will potentially help your fellow man, and the world after.

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To say that "research ethics is an inconvenient good" is something I completely agree with. The amount of time, money and hard work poured into every piece of research work is definitely no joke, especially to the researchers. I am sure that at one point during the research process, a researcher has thought of stopping or discontinuing research at their own convenience. Despite this, many researchers have overcome the great barriers of research in order to publish information and ideas that have become pillars of the society we live in today. There are many risks and inconveniences in the process of research, but as I have learned from my own challenges, inconveniences are part of the process in order to publish good, ethical research that will be of great help not only to the society we live in, but also the legacies written in the past and the changes that it can bring to the future.

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Research’s sole purpose is to expand knowledge on questions that are socially relevant and be a benefit to all persons. In doing this however, researchers must never forget that the knowledge for the greater good cannot be gained in the expense of another’s life. Each person has their own dignity to protect, the right to choose, and it is our humane duty, as people and as researchers, to respect their rights just as much as they do ours.

In line with this, I find it appropriate to quote a line from Steven Spielberg's film "The Schindler's List". Research should be done with the intention to save, to grow as a species, and in saving one life, save the entire world.

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"Doing the right thing doesn't automatically bring success. But compromising ethics almost always leads to failure." - Erika Andersen

When I read about the Stanford Prison Experiment (1971) a few months back, I realized that ethics serves as our compass, that if compromised, will lead us farther away from the greater good, no matter how groundbreaking the results may be; therefore, mankind will only benefit if we act in the most humane way possible.

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Ethics can be an inconvenient good; however, it is a must. When it comes down to getting an answer to the question and a person's dignity and welfare, the choice should always be the person's dignity and welfare. Though we are curious of unknown information and strive to find the answers, we should not endanger the welfare of others. Though we might gain and benefit from doing certain actions, another person life should not be put at risk just for knowledge's sake.

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I must admit that conducting an ethical research is a tedious task. However, these 'difficult' tasks are synonymous to the 'right' tasks as it assures us that we are doing the right thing, as ethically sound human adults, capable of making reasonable and sound decisions.

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Wakanda Forever (To be a researcher is to be a good man)

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Wakanda Forever (To be a researcher is to be a good man)

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In the end, all that research wants to achieve is a world that grows and transforms with new knowledge.  But however noble the cause, we must never forget the heart of research: ethics. A good man knows how to weigh the risks and benefits. In our journey to progress, my good man King T'Challa reminds us:  "We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one single tribe."

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As quoted by the Dalai Lama, “Ethics: The indispensable interface between my desire to be happy and yours.” Behind every research paper is a writer, an individual. We are human beings with our own morals who are guided by our own ethical code. However, it is also a choice on how we act upon it. A choice between valuing ourselves or prioritizing others. Thus, every step we take in accomplishing an ethically sound research paper, is either a step closer or away from humanity. We decide.

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Charlie Chaplin said "Man is an animal with primary instincts." Sometimes, researchers make impulsive decisions which leads to ideas that are not thought of well. In contrast to the quote, researchers should ensure ethical soundness in their studies by thinking twice with the procedures in the research protocol. Despite time constraints, we should not rely on our primary instincts alone.

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"A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world."

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"A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world."

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Just like in conducting a research without ethics, we are letting loose a wild beast that will scavenge participants. But even a beast can be taught the right thing to do