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Science & innovation policy

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In this section you will find a directory of terms used in the field of research ethics. Several have been reproduced from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

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Autonomy

Personal capacity to consider alternatives, make choices, and act without undue influence or interference from others.

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Africa needs a strong research community

Africa's universities must work together on solving the continent's problems, says Mammo Muchie


India must clean up its science

For its own credibility Indian science must show it is dealing with misconduct