1. Purpose and Objective
The Orapuh Research Club (ORC) aims to facilitate collaborative research endeavors among its members. The club provides a platform for individuals to learn, conduct, and publish research in real-time, contributing significantly to health research data and information within their respective areas of interest.
2. Membership
2.1. Eligibility: Membership is open to individuals with a genuine interest in research, irrespective of their academic or professional background.
2.2. Application: To join or initiate a research group, interested individuals must contact the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) at [email protected].
2.3. Responsibilities: Members are expected to actively participate in research activities, adhere to ethical standards, and contribute to the club’s objectives.
3. Research Groups
3.1. Formation: Members can form research groups based on common research interests or projects.
3.2. Leadership: Each research group should designate a group leader responsible for coordinating research activities, ensuring progress, and facilitating communication within the group.
3.3. Publication: Research conducted by the groups should aim for publishable quality. The club will assist in guiding the research towards publication in reputable journals or platforms.
4. Ethical Standards
4.1. Integrity: All research activities must uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and transparency.
4.2. Ethical Approval: Research involving human subjects must obtain necessary ethical approvals from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees.
4.3. Plagiarism: Members must avoid plagiarism by appropriately citing sources and giving credit to original authors.
5. Funding and Resources
5.1. Funding: The club may provide funding support for research projects based on availability and merit. Members can also seek external funding sources.
5.2. Resources: ORC will facilitate access to research tools, databases, and other resources to aid research activities.
6. Meetings and Communication
6.1. Regular Meetings: Research groups should conduct regular meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps.
6.2. Communication: Effective communication is essential. Groups should maintain open channels of communication with the DAF and other research groups within ORC.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1. Ownership: Individual members or research groups retain ownership of their research findings.
7.2. Sharing: Members are encouraged to share their findings with the club to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
8. Review and Evaluation
8.1. Progress Review: Research groups should provide regular updates on their progress to the DAF.
8.2. Evaluation: The club may periodically evaluate the performance and impact of research groups to ensure alignment with the club’s objectives.
9. Amendments to the Policy
This policy document may be amended or revised as deemed necessary by the ORC leadership. Members will be notified of any changes and are expected to adhere to the updated policy.
10. Contact Information
For inquiries, membership applications, or research group formations, please contact:
Director of Administration and Finance (DAF)
Email: [email protected]
This policy document serves as a guide for ORC members and outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and procedures to ensure the smooth operation and success of the club’s research activities.