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Research Integrity: a suspicion of violation - now what?
The continuum from good to bad
Research integrity is about quality: how can I make my research better, more nuanced, robust or reliable? Good research practices contribute to this.
If a research action compromises the quality of the work, we refer to this as bad research practices.
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integriteit
integrity
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quality assessment
Scopus: hoe vind je er de ranking van een tijdschrift?
Om in Scopus de ranking van een tijdschrift te vinden, ga je naar de databank en selecteer je Sources of ga via deze link rechtstreeks naar Sources toe.
Scopus is een multidisciplinaire, bibliografische databank (bundelt zowel alfa, beta als gamma wetenschappen) waarin je ook citaatgericht kan zoeken. De databank bevat …
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databank
Publiceren: wat kan de Universitaire Stichting voor mij betekenen?
De Universitaire Stichting organiseert academische activiteiten en debatten en ondersteunt het onderzoek door het verlenen van subsidies voor wetenschappelijke publicaties. Zoals onder onder voorwaarden bij het publiceren in en van wetenschappelijke:
- boeken
- tijdschriften
- artikels
Meer info hierover vind je op de website van de Universitaire Stichting.
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artikel
tijdschrift
Research integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 3 (of 7): the good researcher
This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background.
Knowledge clip 3: the good researcher
In the exercise ‘the good researcher’ the trainees identify the characteristics of a good researcher. …
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ethics
ethiek
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integrity
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lecture
lezing
quality assessment
Searching: what is the snowball search method?
The snowball search method is a way of tracking down related works by using the bibliography or reference list at the end of an article as your starting point. After all, there's a good chance that the sources the author has consulted while writing will be relevant to your own …
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article
database
search engines
search strategy
Web of Science (WoS): introduction
Web of Science (WoS) is a portal of several scholarly databases. Ghent University has access to:
- Science Citation Index (SCI)
- Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
- Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI)
- Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
- Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities (CPCI-SSH)
- Emerging Sources …
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article
database
evaluate
FEA
journal
library
sfx
Critical reading: how to read a scientific article
A scientific article might be short, but it is usually dense in information, which can make it harder to read. Below, you can find some tips.
General guidelines
- Take notes while you read to make sure you understand what you're reading.
- Don't know a word? Look it up and …
GenAI: Overview of information about (Gen)AI at Ghent University
There is a good chance that you will come into contact with (gen)AI in the context of your research. Perhaps you want to use (gen)AI to support your research? Perhaps you want to study (gen)AI or a specific application for your research? Or maybe you want to develop (Gen)AI yourself? …
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integrity
GenAI: Translating Research Integrity into Responsible (Gen)AI Use
As a member of Ghent University, you are expected to demonstrate (research) integrity. (Gen)AI may not be used to infringe upon or to justify any violation of research integrity. Researchers must also take all necessary precautions to prevent unintentional violations.
The four fundamental principles for (Gen)AI use in accordance with … Read morelevel: algemeen
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integrity
GDPR: what are some things to consider when using (online) survey tools?
When using an (online) survey tool to collect personal data for your research , you need to make sure that the tool is GDPR compliant and that you follow the GDPR principles when using it.
UGent has a campus licence for Qualtrics since 1 January 2022. Other survey tools are …
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GDPR
research data management
The research data lifecycle: What is it?
The research data lifecycle is a key concept within Research Data Management (RDM). It describes the different stages research data go through before, during, and after a research project. Various data management activities take place within each stage of the data lifecycle, and the choices made in one stage influence …
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GenAI: Using (Gen)AI for peer review and evaluations
Generative AI (GenAI) is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives, and (Gen)AI applications can be used for many different tasks. However, this does not mean that its use is always permitted or that it is ethical and responsible. Are you allowed to use (Gen)AI to evaluate an article, research …
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academic writing
academisch schrijven
article
artikel
auteursrecht
AVG
copyright
ethics
ethiek
evaluate
evalueren
FWO
GDPR
grant
integriteit
integrity
kwalitatief onderzoek
kwaliteitsbeoordeling
quality assessment
tijdschrift
Searching: what is a citation search?
A citation search can go forward or backward in time. If you go forward in time, you look for the sources that cited your original article. If you go back in time, you look for the sources cited by your original article (also called "snowball search").
Benefits … Read more
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article
database
search engines
search strategy
Reporting guidelines: welke zijn er voor een studie en een systematische review?
In internationale reporting guidelines staat gepubliceerd aan welke criteria een studie of systematische review bij voorkeur voldoet om de transparantie van rapportering te bevorderen en reporting bias te vermijden. Op de webpagina’s over “Publiceren" op de website van het Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg Gent (in deze sectie 'Aan welke …
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artikel
FFW
FGE
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tijdschrift
Research assessment: How can you evaluate a science team?
Where possible, Ghent University's vision on research evaluation is also applied to the evaluation of science teams. This is the case, for example, with the Interdisciplinary Research Consortia aimed at societal impact (IDC). Some teams are not formally evaluated, but are looking for inspiration to evaluate their work on …
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evaluate
quality assessment
GDPR: what are some things to consider when processing personal data from minors?
When processing personal data of minors (children under the age of 18), they are entitled to specific protection, as they are often less aware of their rights and the potential risks and/or consequences associated with the processing of their data.
TransparancyLike adults, minors should be informed about what personal …
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ethics
GDPR
research data management
Research assessment: guideline for responsible evaluation
Each research evaluation at Ghent University adheres to eight principles, which together ensure that research can be evaluated in a responsible and high-quality manner.
More on Responsible research assessment
1. The evaluation is necessaryV It is necessary, useful and meaningful for Ghent University to organize this evaluation at this …
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evaluate
quality assessment
EndNote: what is it?
EndNote is software supporting:
- information management: collect information in one place, group in a relevant structure, comment, add keywords and much more;
- referencing, footnotes and a bibliography: add references in a text, using the correct reference style ("output style"), make or change reference styles, set up bibliographic lists.
Using reference …
Read morePresenteren: hoe doe je dat?
Bekijk via het studentenportaal het leerpad op Ufora: "Presenteren kan je leren". Dit loodst je door het hele presentatieproces, van voorbereiding tot applaus.
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lezing
Open Access to your publications
Open Access refers to the practice of making peer-reviewed scholarly research and literature freely available online to anyone interested.
Open means anyone can freely access, use, modify, and share for any purpose, subject, at most, to requirements that preserve provenance and openness. It does not affect authors' freedom to choose …
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academic writing
article
journal
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open science
Automatic alerts on recent publications: a how-to
The website JournalTOCs provides Tables of Contents (ToC) for many journals.
You can receive e-mail alerts of new issues after (free) registration.
Many (scholarly) databases allow you to subscribe to alerts as well, so you can stay informed on new content via e-mail or RSS feeds. Check …
Read moreResearch integrity for trainers: knowledge clip 6 (of 7): the middle position
This knowledge clip is intended for (potential) trainers and teachers in research integrity. There are 6 more knowledge clips - see further in this tip for more background. Knowledge clip 6: the middle position
One of the most interesting and meaningful things to do in a research integrity training …
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ethics
ethiek
integriteit
integrity
kwaliteitsbeoordeling
lecture
lezing
quality assessment
GDPR: What should I consider when using social media data for scientific research?
Social media contain an ever-increasing source of information and data. More and more (sensitive) (personal) data is published on social media profiles by the users themselves. But to what extent may this data then be used to base research on, for instance? Consideration must in any case be given …
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AVG
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research data management
Zotero: how to cite in Word or LibreOffice
The Zotero client also automatically installs a plugin for your word processor. If you want to cite from your Zotero library, always start Zotero first and then Word so that all plugins load correctly. Depending on the word processor you use, the Zotero plugin looks like a tab at the …
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Zotero: how to install Zotero?
Zotero is a bibliographic software manager. You can compare it to EndNote. The main difference is that it is free and offers a group library option. EndNote, however, has more options for creating your own style. Both are compatible: you can import and export libraries between the two.
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FAIR: What are the FAIR data principles?
FAIR refers to a set of attributes that enable and enhance the reuse of data (and other digital objects) by both humans and machines. The 'FAIR' acronym stands for:
- Findable
- Accessible
- Interoperable
- Reusable
The FAIR principles originated in the life sciences, but can also be applied …
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integrity
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Ufora: wetenschappelijke bronnen koppelen in een cursus
In Ufora, het leerplatform van de UGent, kan je wetenschappelijke bronnen linken per inhoud of (sub)module van een cursus. Hieronder lees je stapsgewijs hoe je zelf koppelingen maakt naar documenten/bestanden en webpagina's in Ufora.
Merk op dat enkel cursusbeheerders en lesgevers aanpassingen kunnen doen aan een cursus en/of (sub)modules. …
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bibliotheek
databank
CrimRxiv
CrimRxiv is a field-specific open access repository where you can publish both preprints and postprints of articles in the field of criminology in open access. It is the only repository dedicated specifically to papers in criminology. By making research available (in the form of pre- and postprints) in green open access, …
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FRE
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open science
Start a Diamond Open Access Journal
Via the Open Access platform UGent
The University Library Ghent offers a publication platform for (UGent) editors of open access journals via https://openjournals.ugent.be/. Existing journals as well as brand new ones can use the platform to publish their journal online.
Not only can you publish the articles, you can …
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journal
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open science
Data analysis resources
Are you looking for some resources to improve your data science skills, or information on software like R and RStudio? We'll give you a few options below.
Data analysis examples by UCLAThe webpage data analysis examples by UCLA lists a number of statistical analysis techniques and their application …
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