📄 Regulation of the Research Ethics and Deontology Committee (EHDE) of AUTH

The Regulation of the Research Ethics and Deontology Committee (REDC) of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki includes:

• Establishment & Purpose: role of the REDC, objectives regarding ethics and deontology in research.

• Committee Composition: number of members, origin (AUTH – external), term of office.

• Responsibilities: review & approval of research projects, issuing opinions, training, addressing misconduct (plagiarism, falsification, conflicts of interest).

• Proposal Submission Process: required forms, evaluation procedure, possible outcomes (approval – revision – rejection – request for reconsideration).

• General Principles of Research: honesty, objectivity, respect for rights, protection of personal data & intellectual property.

• Special Provisions:

  • Research involving humans (informed consent, protection of vulnerable groups).

  • Research involving animals (3R principles: Replacement – Reduction – Refinement).

  • Research using biological material, cells, tissues.

  • Use/processing of personal data (GDPR).

  • Research conducted in third countries (compliance with national & EU legislation).

  • Protection of the environment and cultural heritage.

  • Prevention of malicious or improper use of research results.

  • Special consideration for new technologies and citizen science.

• Control & Approval Procedures: decision-making process, criteria, record keeping.

• Validity & Amendments: entry into force upon publication in the Government Gazette, possibility of amendments by the Senate.

📄 Regulation of the Research Ethics and Deontology Committee (EHDE) of AUTH