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    Examining Research Ethics and Integrity at a Public University in Bolivia
    (SAGE Publishing, 2025) Steve Sullivan; Abigail Roxana Nina Mamani; Scarley Martínez-Pérez; Armando Basagoitia; Jessica S. Schwind
    This descriptive cross-sectional study examined research ethics and integrity at a public university in Bolivia. We surveyed university professors, directors, and deans and analyzed secondary data from graduate student research manuscripts. The results showed gaps in the university professors' understanding and implementation of research ethics and integrity in their work. Findings indicated that while university leaders acknowledged serious research ethics and integrity challenges, they were largely unaware of the lack of policies and guidance to support ethical research practices. Furthermore, manuscript reviews revealed that graduate students did not consistently follow responsible research practices. These results highlight significant gaps in the research infrastructure, suggesting a need for comprehensive policies and education to improve research ethics and integrity in academic settings in Bolivia. This research serves as a baseline for change in-country and can inform the development of capacity training programs and quality research practices in similar low and middle-income country universities.
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    Exploring Perceptions and Experiences of Bolivian Health Researchers With Research Ethics
    (SAGE Publishing, 2015) Sarah Sullivan; Annette Aalborg; Armando Basagoitia; Jacqueline Cortes; Oscar Lanza; Jessica S. Schwind
    In Bolivia, there is increasing interest in incorporating research ethics into study procedures, but there have been inconsistent application of research ethics practices. Minimal data exist regarding the experiences of researchers concerning the ethical conduct of research. A cross-sectional study was administered to Bolivian health leaders with research experience (n = 82) to document their knowledge, perceptions, and experiences of research ethics committees and infrastructure support for research ethics. Results showed that 16% of respondents reported not using ethical guidelines to conduct their research and 66% indicated their institutions did not consistently require ethics approval for research. Barriers and facilitators to incorporate research ethics into practice were outlined. These findings will help inform a comprehensive rights-based research ethics education program in Bolivia.