The Ombudsperson is an independent figure, duly qualified and recognized for personal and professional integrity. In cases of conflict related to good scientific practices, the Ombudsperson is responsible for mediating and providing independent and objective advice, free from any imperative mandate.
Thus, were a researcher to suspect that the principles of good scientific practices have been violated, they are encouraged to get in contact with the Ombudsperson.
By approaching the Ombudsperson, discretion on any information regarding a possible professional conflict is guaranteed. The Ombudsperson's actions are confidential, so they are not obligated to disclose such information to the managing bodies of the IdISBa.
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- Address complaints, observations and suggestions concerning potential research misconduct by Institute staff.
- Assess the requests received in order to determine whether they should be accepted for consideration, and prioritise its own actions.
- Adopt any investigative measures it deems appropriate and promote the investigations it considers most relevant, ensuring that they are resolved within the established timeframe and in an appropriate manner.
- Submit non-binding recommendations to the competent bodies on matters referred to it for consideration.
- Monitor the overall conduct of research and identify areas of concern that could give rise to scientific misconduct, and provide recommendations for improvement to the Scientific Directorate of IdISBa.
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Dr. Sion Riera Jaume