The principles and guidelines governing the conduct of IFPASA members, ensuring integrity, accountability, and excellence in arbitration and scientific assessment.
The International Fellowship Program in Arbitration and Scientific Assessment (IFPASA) is dedicated to fostering ethical conduct among its members, which include arbitrators, scientists, academicians, and researchers from around the globe.
Honest Representation: Members shall provide accurate information regarding their qualifications, experience, and competencies.
Intellectual Honesty: Members must not engage in plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation of findings.
Conflict of Interest: Members must disclose any conflicts of interest that could compromise their impartiality.
Proper Attribution: Members must give appropriate credit to the original authors and sources of ideas, methodologies, and findings.
Confidentiality: Members must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information obtained during arbitration or scientific assessments.
Continuous Improvement: Members should engage in ongoing professional development and stay updated with advancements in their fields.
High Standards: Members should strive for excellence in their arbitration and scientific assessment activities.
Responsible Conduct: Members are responsible for the integrity of their work and must conduct activities in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Transparent Reporting: Members must report their findings truthfully and transparently, without omitting significant data or results.
Equality and Fairness: Members shall treat all colleagues and stakeholders with respect and fairness, regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, or religion.
Inclusive Environment: Members shall promote a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
Impartial Evaluation: Members must conduct assessments objectively, based solely on evidence and merit.
Timeliness: Members must complete assessments within the agreed-upon timeframe.
Constructive Feedback: Members should provide constructive, respectful, and unbiased feedback.
Collaboration and Cooperation: Members should foster a spirit of collaboration within the arbitration and scientific community.
Shared Credit: Members should give proper credit to collaborators and acknowledge their contributions appropriately.
Beneficence: Members should strive to conduct work that benefits society and contributes to the advancement of knowledge.
Environmental Stewardship: Members should consider the environmental impact of their activities.
Reporting Violations: Members are encouraged to report any suspected violations of this Code of Ethics to the appropriate authorities within IFPASA.
Disciplinary Actions: Violations of this Code may result in disciplinary actions, including suspension or termination of membership in IFPASA.
Join IFPASA and commit to the highest standards of integrity in research and arbitration.