This journal explores the ethical considerations and challenges in conducting research across various disciplines and contexts. It examines issues related to informed consent, particularly in the context of new technologies like AI and LLMs, and for vulnerable populations such as children and marginalized groups. The journal also addresses researcher well-being, data privacy, authorship norms, and the governance of research ethics in diverse settings, including cross-cultural collaborations and post-Soviet states. Furthermore, it investigates the ethical implications of dual-use research, research security, and the application of ethical frameworks in fields like art and design.
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PhilosophyQ1
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EthicsMedical EthicsSocial Issues
Scopus Categories
PhilosophyEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ethics in Clinical ResearchEthics in medical practiceBiomedical Ethics and RegulationAcademic integrity and plagiarismQualitative Research Methods and EthicsHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcareArtificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationFocus Groups and Qualitative MethodsMental Health and Patient Involvement