Iranian physics society striving to prevent misconduct

摘要

Allegations of unethical behaviour by a few Iranian scientists have recently been highlighted in the media, and notably in Nature (Nature 461,578-579; 462,699, 704-705; 2009). Although the Physics Society of Iran (PSD, of which I am president, believes that such misconduct is rare among the Iranian physics community, we intend to prevent it by every means available.rnThe PSI has been sensitive to this issue since 2004, when its ethics committee was established and an internal report was submitted to the board of directors. The PSI committee is at present investigating the factors behind this multifaceted phenomenon.rnOur attempts to control digressions within our community include publicizing a code of ethical conduct, increasing awareness by wider education and raising the issues at conferences. A panel discussion is planned for our annual national meeting this summer.