Warith Al-Anbiyaa University | College of Science

Research Ethics Guide - College of Science

Preamble

The College of Science at Warith Al-Anbiyaa University is committed to establishing a research environment grounded in integrity and reliability. This guide serves as the regulatory and normative framework for all research activities conducted within its scientific departments (Medical Physics, Forensic Evidence, and Information Technology). It aims to ensure the protection of researchers' rights, participants, and the environment, while maintaining the highest standards of rigorous scientific publishing.

General Principles of Academic Conduct

All researchers (faculty members and students) are required to adhere to the following standards:

1. Academic Integrity: Complete abstinence from all forms of data manipulation or falsification of laboratory results.
2. Transparency: Disclosure of methodologies used, funding sources, and any potential conflict of interest that may affect the neutrality of the study.
3. Social Responsibility: Directing scientific research to serve societal and developmental issues in alignment with the university's vision.

Specialized Ethical Regulations

1. Department of Medical Physics

• Radiation Protocols: Adherence to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards for protecting individuals from radiation during experiments.
• Patient Ethics: Obtaining Informed Consent and ensuring the confidentiality of clinical data in diagnostic and therapeutic studies.

1. Department of Forensic Evidence (Forensic Science)

• Chain of Custody: An ethical commitment to ensuring the integrity of forensic samples and preventing contamination, as they constitute evidence involving legal and judicial rights.
• Legal Confidentiality: Prohibiting the publication of any results related to real forensic data without obtaining the necessary official licenses.

1. Department of Information Technology

• Data and Algorithm Protection: Commitment to AI Ethics, ensuring that algorithms are not used in discriminatory practices or to violate user privacy.
• Software Ownership: Respecting open-source software licenses and attributing programming codes and digital libraries to their original developers.

Governance of Scientific Publishing and Plagiarism Prevention

The college adopts a strict policy regarding Plagiarism, considering it a grave violation. This policy includes:

• Citation and Documentation: Mandatory use of international documentation systems (such as APA or IEEE) with extreme precision.
• Originality of Work: All research papers and theses must undergo electronic plagiarism detection software before approval.
• Authorship Rights: Authorship is granted based on actual intellectual and practical contribution, avoiding the phenomenon of "Courtesy Authorship."

Monitoring and Compliance Mechanism

The Research Ethics Committee in the college is responsible for the following tasks:

1. Reviewing research proposals before implementation to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
2. Investigating any allegations related to scientific misconduct.
3. Providing necessary recommendations to the College Deanship regarding the integrity of the research path.

Conclusion

Adherence to this charter is the benchmark of excellence at Warith Al-Anbiyaa University. We believe that the quality of scientific research begins with the integrity of the researcher's conscience before the efficiency of their tools. Accordingly, we set these standards as a roadmap toward global leadership.

1. Introduction

In line with the Faculty of Science’s mission to prepare students with scientific competence and ethical commitment, this guide serves as a behavioral and ethical reference that regulates students’ conduct both within and outside the university environment. It aims to instill values of integrity, responsibility, and professionalism consistent with academic and societal standards.

This guide is designed to direct students of the Department of Medical Physics and the Department of Forensic Science towards practicing their science and profession ethically and responsibly, ensuring academic excellence and professional credibility.

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1. Objectives of the Guide

To promote ethical and professional behavior among Faculty of Science students.

To clarify the rights and ethical duties of university students in scientific and applied fields.

To regulate the responsible use of technology, laboratory equipment, and digital resources.

To minimize unethical practices within the academic environment.

To prepare students who are scientifically and ethically qualified for careers in Medical Physics and Forensic Science.

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III. Core Values and Principles

Academic Integrity: Honesty in scientific and research work, respecting experimental and analytical results.

Responsibility: Bearing the consequences of actions and fulfilling academic and professional obligations.

Mutual Respect: Respecting faculty members, colleagues, and staff.

Justice and Equality: Avoiding discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or academic background.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations: Adhering to university and faculty rules and regulations.

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1. Student Ethics within the Academic Environment

Commitment to attendance and discipline in lectures and laboratory exercises.

Respecting university and faculty rules and regulations.

Maintaining university property, laboratories, and equipment and avoiding misuse.

Adhering to proper dress code and behavior on campus.

Refraining from any conduct that violates public decency or harms the university’s and faculty’s reputation.

1. Academic Integrity

Refraining from all forms of cheating in exams and practical assessments.

Avoiding plagiarism or copying of research papers and scientific projects.

Upholding scientific honesty in preparing laboratory reports and research.

Respecting intellectual property rights of sources and software used in Medical Physics or Forensic Science.

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1. Ethics of Using Technology and Laboratories

Using devices, systems, and university networks solely for educational and research purposes.

Not attempting to hack systems or gain unauthorized access to data and equipment.

Maintaining confidentiality of academic and professional information.

Refraining from sharing content that could harm individuals or institutions.

Complying with cybersecurity laws and information security, while respecting privacy in medical analyses and forensic work.

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VII. University Relationships and Social Conduct

Promoting teamwork and collaboration in laboratories and classrooms.

Respecting intellectual and cultural diversity within the university.

Resolving conflicts through peaceful and formal methods.

Avoiding verbal, physical, or electronic abuse.

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VIII. Student Ethics in Training and the Workplace

Adhering to professional conduct during internships in hospitals, laboratories, or forensic institutions.

Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and professional secrets.

Respecting rules and regulations of the training institution.

Representing the faculty and university in a respectable and professional manner.

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1. General Provisions

This guide serves as a primary reference for student conduct in the faculty and scientific departments.

All students are required to review its contents and comply with the guidelines.

The faculty reserves the right to amend or update this guide as needed.