Potential tensions reconciling research integrity and research fairness principles in global health epidemiological practice
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Study preparation | Research integrity emphasises the establishment of study groups and constructing meaningful research questions based on a systematic review of the literature.17–20 In addition in global health:
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Protocol development | Research integrity emphasises the need for a detailed study protocol including, which should ideally be made public, and the need for successful ethical review before starting data collection.17–20 In addition in global health:
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Data collection | Research integrity emphasises that studies should be carried out in accordance with the study protocol. Protocol deviations should be recorded, quality checks should be included and copies of the data collected should be stored in secure places. Participants should be well informed about the study and their rights.17–20 In addition in global health:
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Data management | Research integrity emphasises the need for reproducible and traceable procedures.17–20 However, in global health:
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Data analysis | Research integrity emphasises that statistical analysis should be conducted according to the protocol.17–20 Additional unforeseen analyses should be clearly justified. However in global health:
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Dissemination and communication | Research integrity emphasises scientists’ responsibility to report study results in the form of scientific publications.17–20 Public data sharing is encouraged because reuse of data makes research more useful and cost-effective.71 However, in global health:
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