Research & Ethics

Virtual issues collect together the most important papers on substantive topics from the archives of Diametros. 

The relationship between scientific research and ethics is fascinating theoretically and urgently practical. Philosophical problems related to research have been mainly tackled from the perspective of philosophy of science but the rapid development of new research methods and areas raises ethical constraints. What are the ethical principles of good research practice? Should we evaluate biomedical research also in terms of social justice? And more concretely: What are the perils of p-hacking? What are the philosophical assumptions underlying different methods used in the design of diagnostic strategies? How do researchers doing welfare-related science characterize situations of uncertainty or risk? In recognition of these fundamental themes, we present some of the best pieces from the archive of Diametros that grapple with these issues. All articles are free to read. 

9 Items

  • Ethicist’s commentary on Article 25a of Polish Act on the Professions of Physician and Dentist

    Olga Dryla

    89-98

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33392/diam.2026

  • Ethical challenges in contemporary social research (editorial)

    Adrianna Surmiak, Sylwia Męcfal

    1-6

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33392/diam.1979

  • Dimensions of the Threat to the Self Posed by Deep Brain Stimulation: Personal Identity, Authenticity, and Autonomy

    Przemysław Zawadzki

    71-98

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33392/diam.1592

  • The Problem of New Evidence: P-Hacking and Pre-Analysis Plans

    Zoe Hitzig, Jacob Stegenga

    10-33

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33392/diam.1587

  • Scientific Realism and the Future Development of Science

    Seungbae Park

    61-71

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33392/diam.1119

  • Making Diagnostic Strategies in Medical Practice with the Use of Bayes’ Theorem (in Polish)

    Tomasz Rzepiński

    39-60

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.13153/diam.1235

  • Mischaracterizing Uncertainty in Environmental-Health Sciences

    Kristin Shrader-Frechette

    96-124

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.13153/diam.53.0.1103

  • Pharmacogenomic Inequalities: Strategies for Justice in Biomedical Research and Healthcare

    Giovanni De Grandis

    153-172

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.13153/diam.51.2017.1036

  • On the research ethics

    Włodzimierz Galewicz

    48-57

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.13153/diam.19.2009.330