Table 3 Researchers’ rating of work environment factors that affect scientific misconduct
Very low | Low | High | Very high | *Total no of resp. | + Non-resp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Severity of penalties for scientific misconduct | 37 (28.3) | 69 (52.7%) | 18 (13.7%) | 7 (5.3%) | 131 (100%) | 2 |
Chances of getting caught for scientific misconduct if it occurs | 26 (19.7%) | 74 (56.1%) | 29 (22%) | 3 (2.3%) | 132 (100%) | 1 |
Researchers’ understanding of rules and procedures related to scientific misconduct | 10 (7.6%) | 67 (51.1%) | 52 (39.8%) | 2 (1.5%) | 131 (100%) | 2 |
Your own understanding of rules and procedures related to scientific misconduct. | 2 (1.5%) | 21 (16.1%) | 78 (59.5%) | 30 (22.9%) | 131 (100%) | 2 |
Researchers’ support of rules and procedures related to scientific misconduct | 9 (7.0%) | 61 (47.3%) | 51 (39.5%) | 8 (6.2%) | 129 (100%) | 4 |
The effectiveness of your institution’s rules and procedures for reducing scientific misconduct | 13 (10.0%) | 66 (50.8%) | 42 (32.3%) | 9 (6.9%) | 130 (100%) | 3 |