Knowledge and Practice of Responsible Research Ethics among Doctoral Students and Alumni: A Case Study of Kibabii University, Kenya
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2022-09-01Author
Obino, Paul Ongány
Owoche, Patrick Oduor
Abuya, Joshua Olang'o
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Adherence to principles of responsible conduct in researchis at the heart of doctoral supervision, and lack of it
severely affects the quality and credibility of such study outcomes. Very few studies have investigated the level
of knowledge and practice of responsible research ethics in institutions of higher learning in Kenya, a gap this
study sought to address. The objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge and practice of responsible
research ethics among doctoral students and Alumni at Kibabii University, Kenya. To realize its objective, the
study conducted a cross sectional survey using a structured questionnaire to gather relevant information from
25 doctoral students and Alumni of the University. Data obtained was analyzed descriptively. Results indicate
48% of respondents were not knowledgeable about University’s Research Ethics Committee. The majority
(54.2%) of the respondents lacked prior training in responsible conduct in research. The study recommends the
need for the University to regularly sensitize doctoral students on the existence and roles of the various
established institutions in the research process. Training for doctoral students in all areas of responsible
conduct in research is critically necessary
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