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The Scientific Integrity of Applied Research

Junger-Tas, Josine

In: European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research, 2005, vol. 11, no. 2, p. 143-158

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    Titre
    • The Scientific Integrity of Applied Research
    Auteur
    • Junger-Tas, Josine. Willem Pompe Institute, University of Utrecht, Janskerkhof 16, 3512 BM, Utrecht, The Netherlands
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research, 2005, vol. 11, no. 2, p. 143-158. Kluwer Academic Publishers
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:313377
    Summary
    This paper reviews some of the threats to scientific independence in the Netherlands that have recently alerted the scientific community. The problems are not only apparent in research requested by the government or local authorities; they are also found in a variety of research fields. They are essentially related to the increasing dearth of research funding in the universities. In Europe in general, and the Netherlands in particular, there are no large, independent research foundations which exist elsewhere, so research funding generally depends on funding by government, local authorities or industry. The problem has long been underappreciated and no effective action has been taken. However, more recently and as a consequence of media reports, a number of drastic measures are being taken. This paper deals first with the nature of the threats to the integrity of scientific research, and then reviews the type of actions that have been, and could be taken