RE: Re: Prelude to Wksp on research methodology

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Vijay's referance to Gandhian philosophy is compared to Kant's phiosophy which proposes that one's actions should be right in the first place irrespective of the consequences as opposed to 'utilitarian' philosophy which advocates 'greatest good for the greatest number'.

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netrum From: drvijaythawani@...Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:07:22 +0000Subject: Re: Prelude to Wksp on research methodology

Hi,Research without ethics is like ship without rudder or aircraft without effective controls. To deliver ethical output of the research it is desired that all that goes in the research methodology must have sound scientific basis and should rest on the pillars of morality and ethics.Whether the animal studies or human trials, both must be ethical conducted. (Young breed kindly note that there are no animal trials or human studies. The nomenclature is specific.)Mahatma Gandhi was a strong proponent of "purity of means". Pure means alone can help in attaining "pure end" i.e. results. Corrupt practices, malpractices can not deliver ethical ouput in research.Dr Vijay Thawani >> Hi,> > For next over two months NetRUM will be discussing topics related to research methodology. So a rich feast awaits you, our dear members.> > Currently we have announced the topics and dates of first segment. Others will follow in due course of time.> > Why we chose this series?> > We felt that the expertise and knowlede of moderators in this field needs to be shared with others so that we empower and multiply the force.> > Research is an integral part of medical and paramedical profession. It is built in need of our jobs. The new rules proposed by Medical Council of India make it mandatory for PG students to publish their paper based on dissertation prior to appearing in PG exams. Publications have been made compulsorily for the promotions in teaching faculty.> > Economically developing countries have become hub of medical research because of availability of research expertise, facilities, patients, diseases and low cost of conducting research. So putting it in plain words - economically developed world has the money and developing countries have the diseases. Hence the relationship has been established which is growing.> > Having the diseases and patients obviously calls for ethics, which are e paramount in conducting research.> > The very meaning of workshop is that participants must work. Hence every discussion topic on last day will involve some work allocation from the moderators. Please participate enthusiastically to reward the inputs of moderators,who offer their free services on netrum.> > Together we learn, together we grow.> Cheers to the flying start of the workshop.> Dr Vijaya, please take over NetRUM WEF today eve.> > Vijay> Groupie>

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