Code of Conduct for Researchers at Shizuoka University
Established, February 14, 2007
Revised, January 15, 2014
The Code of Conduct applies to all persons conducting research activities (hereafter asresearchers) at Shizuoka University. The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to ensure
the reliability and fairness of scientific research undertaking in Shizuoka University.

Ⅰ. Responsibilities of Researchers（Basic Responsibilities of Researchers）
1Researchers shall recognize that they are responsible for assuring the qualityof the specialized knowledge and skills that they themselves create, and forusing their expert knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the healthand welfare of humankind, the safety and security of society and thesustainability of the global environment.

（Attitude of Researchers）
2

Researchers shall always make judgments and act with honesty and integrity,
endeavoring to maintain and improve their own expertise, abilities and skills,
and shall make the utmost effort to scientifically and objectively demonstrate
the accuracy and validity of the knowledge they create through scientificresearch.

（Researchers in Society）
3

Researchers shall recognize that scientific autonomy is upheld by public trust
and the mandate of the people, understand the relationships between science,technology, society, and the natural environment from a wide-ranging
perspective, and act in an appropriate manner.

（Research that Answers to Social Wishes）
4

Researchers shall recognize that they are responsible for answering to thewishes of society to investigate into truths and to achieve various issues. Whenusing research funds that are to be provided for establishing the research

environment and for conducting research, researchers shall always recognizethat such broad social expectations exist.
（Accountability and Disclosure）
5

Researchers shall strive to disclose and actively explain the roles andsignificance of their own research, evaluate the possible effects of theirresearch on people, society and the environment as well as the changes that
their research might engender, neutrally and objectively disclose the results ofthis evaluation, and build a constructive dialogue with society.

（Dual Use of Scientific Research Outcomes）
6

Researchers shall recognize that there exist possibilities that their research
results, contrary to their own intentions, may be used for destructive actions,and shall select appropriate means and methods as allowed by society inconducting research and publicizing the results.

Ⅱ. Research Integrity（Research Activities）
7

Researchers shall act with integrity according to the spirit of this Code of
Conduct in drafting, planning, applying for, implementing, and reporting theirown research. By reporting their research results through such means as
papers, researchers shall take responsibility as well as obtaining recognition for
their achievements in accordance with the role that they played. Researchers
shall ensure that research and survey date are recorded, stored and rigorously
handled, and not only refrain themselves from any misconduct such asfabrication, falsification or plagiarism, but also refrain from aiding or abetting
such misconduct.

（Establishing Sound Research Environments and Thorough Educational Enlightenment）

8

Researchers shall recognize that establishing and maintaining fair research
environments where responsible research can be conducted is one of theirimportant duties, and shall work continuously to improve the quality of
research environments in the scientific community and their own institutions,and toward educational enlightenment preventing misconduct. Moreover, they

shall also seek the understanding and cooperation of the public in achieving
these goals.
（Consideration for Research Subjects）
9

Researchers shall respect the dignity and rights of individuals who cooperate
in their research, and shall safeguard and give proper consideration to theirwelfare. They shall also treat animals and other research subjects with all due
care and respect.

（Relations with Others）
10

Researchers shall constructively criticize the results of other researchers'
research, humbly listen to the criticism of others, and exchange opinions withan attitude of sincerity. Moreover, they shall properly give credit to otherresearchers' intellectual findings and achievements, as well as respecting thehonor and intellectual property rights of others. They shall also participate
actively in mutual assessment among researchers in the scientific community,
particularly of their field of expertise.

Ⅲ. Science in Society（Dialogue with Society）
11

Researchers shall participate actively in dialogue and exchange with citizens,for better mutual understanding between society and the scientific community.
As well, in order to resolve various issues and realize welfare in society, theyshall also work to provide scientific advice effective for policy making topersons involved in the planning and determination of policies. On suchoccasions, researchers shall aim to give advice based on consensus among
researchers, and, when differences of opinion exist, shall offer explanations
that are easy to understand.

（Scientific Advice）
12

Researchers shall conduct research activities with the objective ofcontributing to public welfare, and offer fair advice based on objective andscientific evidence. At that time, they shall be aware of the gravity of theimpact and of their responsibility that their statements may make on public
opinion building and policy making, and shall not abuse their authority. Aswell, researchers shall make maximum efforts to ensure quality in theirscientific advice, and at the same time clearly explain the uncertainty
associated with scientific knowledge as well as the diversity of opinions.
（Scientific Advice to Policy Planners and Decision Makers）
13 When researchers offer scientific advice to persons who plan or decide on
policy, they shall recognize that while scientific knowledge is something to be
duly respected in the process of creating policy, it is not the only basis onwhich policy decisions are made. In the event that a policy decision is madethat diverges from the advice of the scientific community, researchers shallrequest, as necessary, accountability to society from the policy planner and/ordecision maker.
Ⅳ. Legal Compliance（Compliance with Laws and Regulations）
14

Researchers shall observe all laws, regulations, and relevant rules in theiractivities, including the implementation of research and the use of researchfunds.

（Rejection of Discrimination）
15

In their research, education, and academic activities, researchers shall respondto others fairly on a scientific basis, respect individual freedom and character,and not discriminate against individuals based on race, gender, status, ideology
and beliefs, or religion.

（Avoiding Conflicts of Interest）
16

In their research, reviews, evaluations, judgments, scientific advice and otherscientific activities, researchers shall pay sufficient heed to the presence ofconflicts of interest between individuals and organizations, or between
different organizations, and shall properly address problems paying all due
attention to the public interest.