Workshop organized to discuss research ethics by Department of Sociology, USTM

KHANAPARA: A two-day workshop on 'Research Ethics' was held successfully by the Department of Sociology, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) in collaboration with Department of Sociology, Manipur University on May 20 and May 2. The workshop was conducted in hybrid mode, stated a press release.

Several eminent sociologists from across the region provided their valuable insight on various pivotal points of the application of fundamental ethical principles to research activities, which include the design and implementation of research, respect towards society and others, the use of resources and research outputs, scientific misconduct and the regulation of research.

Research scholars as well as PG students of all the batches of sociology from both the universities attended the event quite enthusiastically. The inaugural session was graced by USTM Vice Chancellor Prof GD Sharma and Prof N Lokendra Singh, Vice Chancellor of Manipur University, along with Prof Chandan Sharma from the Tezpur University, who was the keynote speaker.

Prof Chandan Sharma spoke on the harmonious grounds where personal and professional ethics meet when it comes to research. He also emphasized on various empirical points of do's and don'ts in academic research.

The other eminent speakers who addressed the workshop were Prof Kshetri Rajendra Singh, HoD, Sociology, Manipur University, Prof Soibam Jibonkumar Singh, HoD, Department of Anthropology and Chairman, Institutional Human Ethics Committee, Manipur University, Prof Temjensosang, Department of Sociology & Dean RDC, Nagaland University, Nagaland and Dr Sandeep Gupta, Associate Professor, Sociology, USTM. The areas in which the concerned speakers provided their significant knowledge were diverse yet necessary in research, such as: Ethical Dilemma in field work, Ethical Guidelines in Bio-social research, Publication ethics and informed consent in academic research.

All the sessions were smoothly coordinated by the organizing committee members of both the universities. It is to be noted that this workshop marks the first academic exercise between the universities concerned as they recently signed a Memorandum of University to strengthen further academic collaboration.

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