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 research data collector must notify the Research Committee on the planned research in
accordance with Appendix 1 to this Code, and assess any potential risks in relation to participants
(those who would be interviewed) taking into account preventive measures and mitigation of risks,
as well as measures for constructive resolution of possible unforeseen situations. “Risk” means

possible harm or harm to the research respondent, including psychological stress;
 compliance with the principle of respect of honor and dignity requires the Consent of
the study participants / respondents in accordance with Appendix 2 to this Code;
 data collection with the participation of research participants / respondents should be
carried out strictly in compliance with the principles of confidentiality;
 information received from the study participants or about the participant in the course
of the study is confidential, except for cases when the participant’s identity is disclosed with his
consent;
 if the study requires the disclosure of anonymity of information regarding the
personality of the participant / respondent, each participant must be informed about this in advance,

and subsequently, must provide or refuse to provide consent to participate in the study;
 each research participant / respondent should be informed about the conduct of an
interview / observation or questionnaire in advance;
 if some respondents wish to familiarize themselves with the questions of the
upcoming interview in advance, the person conducting the study should provide the respondent with
those questions;
 each employee and student conducting the research must ensure the proper storage of

the data obtained in order to protect the interests and rights of research participants;
 it is necessary to keep complete records and documentation on research work in safe
place, including the Notification Form, signed informed consent forms, questionnaires, audio
recordings of interviews, and statistics for verification in case the Research Committee requests
those;
 ethics of research involves a categorical rejection of any form of plagiarism, as well as
dishonest actions in organizing, conducting research, analyzing data and publishing results;
 prevention of unfair behavior during research, namely, the inclusion in the co-authors
of people who have no relation to the research, regardless of the motive for this act and the presence
or absence of their consent, as well as the appropriation of the results of joint research and work;

 Academy staff and students are personally responsible for non-compliance with
research ethics;
 The project team leader is responsible for non-compliance of research ethics rules by
research team members.
20. In the publication of research papers prepared within the walls of the Academy, an
appropriate reference to the Academy should be made.

5. Responsibility for non-Academic Integrity
21. Issues on violation of academic integrity can be raised by any member of the team - a
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