Doshisha University Code of Research Ethics
With the globalization and diversification of society, the social role of academic researchis becoming complex, and its impact on humans, society and nature is becoming
increasingly important. The impact of academic research is simultaneous andwidespread through not only research achievements but also individual actions that takeplace during the entire process of research activity.
In order for academic research to contribute to the promotion of public welfare and makecontinuous progress, the freedom of research as well as the autonomy of researchers
must be secured. Therefore it is essential that researchers possess a high-level of ethicalstandards to ensure their work is conducted in a disciplined manner.
The development of academic research can make a tremendous contribution to humanwelfare. However, at the same time, we can not ignore its negative aspect, for example,
research findings have sometimes been used for inhumane policies and measures.
A university assumes the mission to conduct in-depth teaching and research in
specialized academic disciplines with the aim of developing students’ intellectual, ethicaland application abilities. Therefore, we must take it seriously that academic research isan intellectual production activity of a public nature and of public interest which isentrusted by society.
Doshisha University declares that the university will exert every effort to earn society’s
trust and respect for its academic research.
[Purpose]
Article 1

For the purpose of ensuring the credibility and fairness of the University’s
academic research, Doshisha University hereby establishes the Code ofResearch Ethics stipulating the required attitude and behavior ofresearchers engaged in academic research.

[Fundamental Duties of Researchers]
Article 2

Researchers must conduct research in a responsible manner in accordancewith their good conscience and beliefs. The objectivity of the research results
shall not be distorted by any undue pressure.
2 Researchers must respect the dignity of life and individuals, as well as basic
human rights.
3 Researchers must comply with internationally recognized norms, rules,treaties, etc., and national laws, regulations, pronouncements, etc., academic
practices in one's specialized field, as well as Doshisha University’s rules andregulations.
[Definitions]
Article 3‘Researcher(s)’ means not just full-time faculty member(s) of Doshisha
University but all those who are engaged in research activities at theUniversity. Students are also defined as ‘researchers’ when engaged inresearch activities.
2 ‘Research’ means activities, decisions and all other associated works thattake place during the entire process of academic research, from the planningof a research project through to the presentation and evaluation of theresearch results.
3 ‘Presentation’ means and includes all activities for publishing new
knowledge and discoveries , or specialized knowledge , related to the research.

[Attitudes of Researchers]
Article 4

Researchers must recognize the extent of their area of expertise and respect
the specialist areas of other researchers, while at the same time further
devoting themselves to enhancing their own research activities.
2 Researchers must endeavor to understand the cultures, customs anddisciplines of other countries, regions, as well as organizations whereresearch activities are conducted.
3 Researchers must understand that co-researchers are equal partners andrespect one another’s academic positions. Cooperators and supporters of
research must always be treated with respect and gratitude.
4 When students are involved in research activities, researchers must ensurethat the students’ studies are not adversely affected.
5 Researchers must always be able to provide a clear and comprehensible
explanation regarding their research project.
6 Researchers must endeavor to carry out self-monitoring of their research
progress in the course of a research project so that they are able to submit a
progress report at the appropriate time.

[Collection of Information and Data for Research]
Article 5Researchers must collect materials, information, data, etc. for their researchin a scientific and socially valid manner.
2 When collecting materials, information, data, etc., researchers must do sowithin a range necessary to achieve its objectives of use related to theirresearch activities.
[Informed Consent]
Article 6

In the case where a researcher undertakes research using personal
information, data, etc. related to human behavior, environment, body andmind, the researcher shall clearly explain the purpose and collecting
methods, etc. to the participant and obtain his/her explicit consent.
2 In the case where a researcher receives information or data from a group or
an organization, the provision in the preceding clause applies.

[Protection of Personal Information]
Article 7

In light of the importance of privacy protection, researchers must not reveal
to others any material, information, data, etc. collected for his/her researchwhich may lead to the identification of any participant.

[Use and Management of Information and Data]
Article 8

To prevent the loss, destruction, leakage and falsification of materials,
information, data, etc. collected or created for research, researchers musttake appropriate measures.
2 Researchers must retain materials, information, data, etc. collected or
created for research for an appropriate period of time so that it can bedisclosed to a third party at any time if required. However, if the retention
period is defined by a law or other regulation, researchers must obey the lawor regulation.

[Safety Management of Equipment, Drugs and Materials]
Article 9

When using devices, equipment, drugs and materials in a laboratory or
during research, researchers must comply with the relevant handling rules
and guidelines, and strive to ensure effective safety management.
2 Researchers are responsible for the final disposal of residues, useddrugs,materials, etc. generated during the process of research.

[Publication Standards for Details of Research Findings]
Article 10 Researchers must make their research findings available to the public,
thereby contributing to the betterment of society. However, in cases where
there are legitimate reasons, such as on account of the acquisition of

industrial property rights, a researcher may defer the publication of thefindings for a reasonable period of time.
2 Considering that research findings constitute new knowledge anddiscoveries born from academic conscientiousness and logical faithfulness,
researchers must not publish the work of other researchers as their own.
3 Researchers must closely examine and respect previous research whenpublishing research findings, and must not infringe the intellectual property
rights of other researchers.
4 Researchers must be aware that misconduct in research is an act that canseriously damage society’s trust in the university and its researchers.
Researchers must never engage in the following misconducts (hereinafterreferred to as "specific misconducts):(1) Fabrication (making up data, research results, etc. that do not exist)(2) Falsification (Carrying out operations to modify research documentation,equipment, or research processes and falsify the result, etc. obtained
through data, research activities, etc.)(3) Plagiarism (Misappropriating ideas, analysis methods, data, research
results, thesis, or terminology by another researcher without the consent
from the said researcher or the appropriate presentation.)
5 Inappropriate citation, flawed citation, exaggeration, misleading expression,etc. in a research presentation could be regarded as misconduct. Researchers
must give appropriate and complete citation to avoid misunderstanding, anduse sincere expressions when doing so.
6 Duplicate publication (Republishing article of essentially same content as
one that has already been published or submitted to another academic
journal as an original article regardless of whether it is a print or digitalmedia.) is a misconduct, and it must not be performed.
[Authorship]
Article 11 Authorship is granted to researchers only when they have made essential
contributions to a research project, are responsible for the research content,
and have contributed substantially to the inventiveness of the research.
2 Authorship that infringes the provision specified in the preceding clause isa misconduct, and it must not be performed.

[Research Funds]
Article 12 Researchers must always be aware that research funds come from payments
by students, subsidies from the national government and local public entities,grants from foundations, and donations from various organizations. Keeping
this in mind，researchers must endeavor to make proper use of researchfunds and fulfill the given mandate and expectations.
2 Researchers must use granted research funds only for expenses connected
directly with the relevant research project.
3 When using research funds, researchers must comply with the relevant laws
and regulations, the university’s accounting rules, and rules governing theuse of individual research funds.
4

Researchers must manage evidence documents, etc. appropriately, andwrite down with clarity a true and complete summary of researchaccomplishments in performance reports.

[Assessment of Research Achievement of Other Researchers]
Article 13

When a researcher is involved in the assessment of the researchachievement of another researcher by being entrusted as a referee orreviewer, they must make a fair assessment without prejudging theresearcher’s work and evaluate it in accordance with the assessment
criteria, review guidelines, etc. as well as on the basis of his/her own
beliefs.
2 Researchers must not make fraudulent use of information obtained
through

involvement

inresearchachievement

assessments.

Confidentiality regarding the research achievement must be strictly
maintained.
[The Responsibilities of Doshisha University]
Article 14

Doshisha University shall develop and implement enlightenment andethical education plans necessary for enhancing researchers’ awarenessof the University’s stance on research ethics standards.
2 To ensure that this Code is effective and enforceable, the University shalltake appropriate action against researchers whose behavior violates its
research ethics standards.
3 The University shall respond to the complaints, consultation requests, etc.
of those who have been subjected to unfair and unjust treatment

regarding his/her research.
4 In order to fulfill the responsibility specified in the preceding three clauses,
the University has established the Doshisha University Research Ethics
Committee.
5 Necessary matters regarding the Doshisha University Research Ethics
Committee shall be specified separately.
[Clerical Work]
Article 15

Clerical work relating to this Code shall be handled by the Office of theEthics Review.

[Revision or Abolition]
Article 16

The revision or abolition of this Code shall be determined by theUniversity President through the deliberation of the Doshisha University
Research Ethics Committee and Directors Meeting.

Supplement
This Code shall take effect on the first day of April, 2023.