Ethical codes in research

• Ethics guides the researcher in obtaining knowledge, by prohibiting fabricationl, falsification and misrepresentation of research data. 
• Honesty

  Report data truthfully in whatever form of communication throughout the study.
• Objectivity

  Avoid being biased by his/her personal motives, beliefs, and opinions. 
• Integrity

  Establish credibility through the consistency of his/her thought and action.
• Care

  Never neglect even the smallest detail of the study. All information should be critically examined. 
• Openness

  One must be willing to accept criticisms and new ideas for the betterment of the study.
• Research for intellectual property


  The researcher should not plagiarize. Credit should be given to who or where it is due.
• Confidentiality


  The researcher should take steps to protect all confidential communications or documents from being discovered by others.
• Responsible Publication


  Ensure that his/her work is clear, honest, complete, accurate, and balanced. Must avoid wasteful and duplicate publication. 
• Responsible Mentoring


  Teach responsible conduct of research and share professional knowledge and skills especially to new or less-experienced researchers. 
• Respect for Colleagues


  The researcher should show courtesy to his/her colleagues by treating them equally and fair.
• Social Responsibilities

  Promote social good by working for the best interests and benefits of the environment and society as a whole.
• Non-discrimination


  It should not discriminate based on sex, race, ethnicity, or any factor relating to scientific competence nad integrity.
• Competence


  It should possess necessary knowledge and skills in conducting a study. 
• Legality


  It should know and abide by relevant laws, institutional and government policies concerning the legal conduct of research. 
• Human subject protection


  It protects human lives by preventing minimizing harm and risks.
• Voluntary Participation: The individual has the freedom to participate or not
• Informed consent: Participants must be provided with sufficient information about the research. Initial guide why the study will be conducted.
• Risk of harm: Participants must be protected from any type of harm.
• Confidentiality: Must be assured of their privacy
• Anonymity: Participants must remain anonymous or unidentified.