Journal of Research and Publication Ethics (연구윤리)

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Conflicts of Interest in the Research Publication Process-A Case Study Approach

  • KANG, Eungoo (Becamex School of Business, Eastern International University) ;
  • HWANG, Hee-Joong (Department of International Trade, Korea National Open University)
  • Received : 2021.12.20
  • Accepted : 2022.04.05
  • Published : 2022.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: A conflict of interest is defined broadly as a scenario in which one's responsibilities and self-interest collide in a manner that has a significant probability of corrupting one's discernments, motivations, actions, desires, values, and judgments. This study aims to investigate various cases of conflict of interest. Research design, data and methodology: Our study used the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) to identify resources. The eligibility of selected prior studies thoroughly was investigated whether they are suitable for the topic of present study. Finally, we collected total 15 previous studies published between 2000 and 2021. Results: Research findings indicate that there are three main cases that might cause a conflict of interest and mandated research ethics education might provide researchers with the tools to identify and battle the temptations and biases provided by conflicts of interest. Researchers could likely be better prepared for conflicts of interest if they investigated the moral difficulties associated with them in advance. Conclusions: Researchers might evade deliberate or unconscious detriment of duties, and also objectivity loss because of the siren song of self-interest by escaping situations whereby they may be tempted to shirk their responsibilities, not to remark the hassles of unveiling conflicts.

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This study was supported by the research grant of the KODISA Scholarship Foundation in 2021.

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