Background: Social norms and the importance of the activities of scientists require full dedication and honesty in research and writing papers. Defining principles of Good Scientific (GSP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) should encourage the development of standardized principles and guidelines for accurate and quality data in the scientific research. The World Medical Association (WMA) has developed the Declaration of Helsinki as a statement of ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects, including research on identifiable human material and data. Consistent with the mandate of the WMA, the Declaration is addressed primarily to physicians and other professionals in the biomedicine. Objective: The aim of this article is to present the basic principles and standards of Ethics in medical research and publishing, as well as the need for continuing education in the principles and ethics in science and publication in biomedicine. Methods: An analysis of relevant materials and documents, sources from the internet and published literature. Results and Discussion: The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) provides a definition of authorship that is applicable beyond the medical sector. The ICMJE authorship criteria state ‘authorship credit should be based on: a) substantial contributions to conception and design, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data; b) drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and c) final approval of the version to be published. Authors of research papers should state whether they had complete access to the study data that support the publication. Conclusion: Investing in education of the researches and potential researches, already in the level of medical schools. Educating them on research ethics, what constitutes research misconduct and the seriousness of it repercussion is essential for the finding a solution to this problem and ensuring careers are constructed on honesty and integrity.
Key words: ]Ethics, ICMJE, COPE.
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