Scientific Integrity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024852",
  "term": "Scientific Integrity",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Firm adherence to intellectual honesty and the responsible conduct of research. [Anastas 2010]\n\n2. The adherence to professional practices, ethical behavior, and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting, managing, using the results of, and communicating about science and scientific activities. Inclusivity, transparency, and protection from inappropriate influence are hallmarks of scientific integrity. Scientific integrity is the responsibility of every\n\n3. The adherence to professional practices, ethical behavior, and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting, managing, using the results of, and communicating about science and scientific activities. Inclusivity, transparency, and protection from inappropriate influences are hallmarks of Scientific Integrity.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "EPA Path Forward Glossary",
    "A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice, https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/01-2023-Framework-for-Federal-Scientific-Integrity-Policy-and-Practice.pdf",
    "EPA 2025 Scientific Integrity Policy"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/scientific-integrity/"
}