Tutkimuseettisissä

Tutkimuseettisissä is a Finnish term formed as the inessive plural of the adjective tutkimuseetoninen? No, sorry. The correct form is tutkimuseettinen, with inessive plural tutkimuseettisissä, meaning “in research ethics” or “relating to research ethics.” It is used to describe issues, practices, or discussions that concern the ethical aspects of scientific research. The concept is closely linked to the broader idea of research integrity and responsible conduct of research.

In Finland, tutkimuseettisissä topics are guided by national and institutional policies. The Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK) issues guidelines and recommendations that define responsible conduct in research, including honesty, accuracy, objectivity, and accountability. Core principles typically covered include respect for participants’ rights and privacy, informed consent, minimization of harm, data protection and secure handling of information, and transparent reporting. Publication ethics, authorship criteria, and avoidance of misconduct such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism are also central.

The scope of tutkimuseettisissä concerns spans human- and animal-subject research, data-driven studies, and other scholarly activities where ethical considerations apply. Practices often involve ethical review by institutional committees, risk-benefit assessment, and adherence to data management plans, GDPR compliance, and open science guidelines. The term appears in policy documents, training materials, and discussions about science governance, often in phrases like “tutkimuseettisissä kysymyksissä” or “tutkimuseettisissä käytännöissä.” The field evolves with changes in technology, data use, and societal expectations.