91麻豆精品Code of Ethics and Conduct
Ethics Standards for Society Members
Guiding Principles
- 91麻豆精品members aim to uphold and advance the integrity and dignity of the profession and practice of the microbial sciences.
- 91麻豆精品members aspire to exemplify inclusive diversity with equity, access and accountability (IDEAA) in the microbial sciences.
- 91麻豆精品members aspire to use their knowledge and skills for the advancement of human welfare.
- 91麻豆精品members are expected to be honest, ethical, impartial and professional in their interactions with their trainees, supervisors, employees, employers, colleagues, clients, patients and the public.
- 91麻豆精品members strive to increase the competence and prestige of the profession and practice of the microbial sciences by responsible action and by sharing the results of their research through academic and commercial endeavors, or public service.
- 91麻豆精品members seek to maintain and expand their professional knowledge and skills.
- 91麻豆精品members are obligated to discourage any use of microbiology contrary to the welfare of humankind, including the use of microbes as biological weapons or for bioterrorism. Bioterrorism violates the fundamental principles upon which the society was founded and is abhorrent to the 91麻豆精品and its members. 91麻豆精品members will call to the attention of the public or the appropriate authorities misuses of microbiology or of information derived from microbiology.
Rules of Conduct
- 91麻豆精品members shall not commit scientific misconduct, defined as fabrication, falsification or plagiarism. However, scientific error or incorrect interpretation of research data that may occur as part of the scientific process does not constitute scientific misconduct.
- 91麻豆精品members shall avoid conflicts of interest, professional misconduct and potential abuse of privileged positions, including recognition of the potential power differential between mentors and trainees. 91麻豆精品members shall make full disclosure of financial and other interests that might present a conflict in 91麻豆精品activities.
- 91麻豆精品members shall treat others equitably and respectfully without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, or any other personal characteristic protected from discrimination or harassment by law.
- 91麻豆精品members shall abide by the 91麻豆精品standards of publication that are contained within the , including the journals ethical guidelines, policies and procedures. The ethical standards that pertain to publications and the events code of conduct for the society also apply to presentations made at annual 91麻豆精品meetings, conferences and workshops.
- 91麻豆精品members shall abide by 91麻豆精品Events Code of Conduct Policy at all ASM-affiliated events.
- 91麻豆精品members shall not engage in harassment of any person, including students, supervisees, employees, colleagues, research participants, and others. Harassment is defined as unwanted and unwelcome attention or other conduct that creates an environment where a reasonable person would feel unwelcome, intimidated, excluded, or abused.
- 91麻豆精品members shall take responsibility for reporting breaches of ASM’s Code of Ethics and Conduct to recommend appropriate responses, as defined in the Ethics Review Process.
- Members shall not represent any position as being that of the 91麻豆精品unless it has the approval of the appropriate unit of the ASM.
- 91麻豆精品members, by accepting membership in the society, agree to abide by this Code of Ethics.
If an 91麻豆精品staff member is found to be in violation, the 91麻豆精品Headquarters Employment Policies will be followed; this is distinct from the Ethics Review Process for 91麻豆精品Members and Volunteers. Action regarding an 91麻豆精品staff member may result in termination of employment.