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=== Inquiry=== | === Inquiry=== | ||
====Initiation of the Inquiry==== | ====Initiation of the Inquiry==== | ||
At the time of or before beginning an inquiry, the Research Integrity Officer or designee must make a good faith effort to notify the respondent in writing, if the respondent is known. If the inquiry subsequently identifies additional respondents, they must be notified in writing. Only allegations specific to a particular respondent are to be included in the notification to that respondent. | At the time of or before beginning an inquiry, the Research Integrity Officer or designee must make a good faith effort to notify the respondent in writing, if the respondent is known. If the inquiry subsequently identifies additional respondents, they must be notified in writing. Only allegations specific to a particular respondent are to be included in the notification to that respondent. | ||
====Purpose of the Inquiry==== | ====Purpose of the Inquiry==== | ||
The purpose of the inquiry is to | The purpose of the inquiry is to conduct an initial review of the evidence to determine whether an allegation warrants an investigation. The purpose of the inquiry is not to reach a final conclusion about whether misconduct definitely occurred or who was responsible, and an inquiry does not require a full review of all the evidence related to the allegation. An investigation is warranted if it is determined: | ||
:(1) there is a reasonable basis for concluding that the allegation falls within the definition of research misconduct; and, | :(1) there is a reasonable basis for concluding that the allegation falls within the definition of research misconduct; and, | ||
:(2) the allegation may have substance | :(2) the preliminary information-gathering and fact-finding indicate the allegation may have substance. | ||
==== Inquiry Committee==== | ==== Inquiry Committee==== | ||
The Research Integrity Officer, in consultation with other UNMC officials as appropriate, will appoint an inquiry committee and committee chair within ten (10) days after initiation of the inquiry. The inquiry committee must consist of individuals who do not have real or apparent conflicts of interest with those involved with the case, are unbiased, and have the necessary expertise to evaluate the evidence and issues related to the allegation, interview the principals and key witnesses, and conduct the inquiry.<br /> | The Research Integrity Officer, in consultation with other UNMC officials as appropriate, will appoint an inquiry committee and committee chair within ten (10) days after initiation of the inquiry. The inquiry committee must consist of individuals who do not have real or apparent conflicts of interest with those involved with the case, are unbiased, and have the necessary expertise to evaluate the evidence and issues related to the allegation, interview the principals and key witnesses, and conduct the inquiry.<br /> | ||