Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research and Publication Ethics
Course Code: FR504
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To raise awareness and sensitivity by providing general information about research ethics; in this direction, to ensure that they conduct research in accordance with publication ethics.

Course Content

Prevention of ethical violations that may be encountered while conducting research, issues to be considered in human and animal studies

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Gürkan GÜNAYDIN
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the concept and stages of research, determines the type of research according to the purpose of the research
2.Plans and reports scientific research, defines the concepts of research and publication ethics, and the responsibilities of the researcher to ensure that a research is ethically valid and reliable.
3.Define the ethical requirements related to the research subject (human / animal) in clinical trials, non-interventional clinical trials and animal experiments, know and apply the requirements to be considered in research project application files in line with the working discipline of research ethics committees that evaluate research ethically.
4.Know the national and international ethical and legal regulations related to research ethics and publication ethics, fulfill the requirements of publication ethics in the process of transforming research into publication.
5.Knows what to do when faced with an ethical problem in research
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Internet resources
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to health research and basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to health research and basic concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
The concept of research, biomedical research, researches according to their aims and methods, Historical and ethical cornerstones of research ethics, The concept of research ethics, scientific and ethical method knowledge in research and basic principles of research ethics.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The concept of research, biomedical research, researches according to their aims and methods, Historical and ethical cornerstones of research ethics, The concept of research ethics, scientific and ethical method knowledge in research and basic principles of research ethics.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ethical issues in research; Lab studies, animal experiments, field research/epidemiological studies, basic ethical issues in clinical research (interventional and non-interventional)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ethical issues in research; Lab studies, animal experiments, field research/epidemiological studies, basic ethical issues in clinical research (interventional and non-interventional)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Informed consent, researcher-volunteer (healthy/patient) relationship, research volunteers, volunteer selection, rights, incompetent (vulnerable/malleable) volunteers
Week 8 - Theoretical
Informed consent, researcher-volunteer (healthy/patient) relationship, research volunteers, volunteer selection, rights, incompetent (vulnerable/malleable) volunteers (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Use of Human Biological Material for Research, Research Biobanking and Ethics Protection of Personal Data and Privacy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Use of Human Biological Material for Research, Research Biobanking and Ethics Protection of Personal Data and Privacy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Duties, rights and responsibilities of the relevant parties to the research (Researcher, Volunteer, Sponsor, Research Ethics Committee, Contract Research Organization...), Ethical problems arising from the researcher - industry relationship Duties and responsibilities of Research Ethics Committees
Week 12 - Theoretical
Duties, rights and responsibilities of the relevant parties to the research (Researcher, Volunteer, Sponsor, Research Ethics Committee, Contract Research Organization...), Ethical problems arising from the researcher - industry relationship Duties and responsibilities of Research Ethics Committees
Week 13 - Theoretical
Scientific misconduct, Violations of publication ethics, Authorship rights issues, Biased publication (conflict of interest), Editorial ethics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of legal legislation and ethical codes related to research and publication ethics in our country.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment81224
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026