4. Quality and research
To avoid any ambiguity, we need to make a clear distinction between the notions of "research quality" and "quality in research".
The Ministry of Education and Research proposes the following definition:
"Quality in research concerns the quality of approaches and procedures, not the quality of the research itself, which can only be assessed by peers".
This peer review is in line with the principle of continuous improvement when publishing articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
As Vincent Dollé explains on the same site: "Quality in research means constantly striving to improve research practices that guarantee the reliability of products and results, and that enable us to trace the actions and projects undertaken, and the samples handled"....
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Bibliography
Websites
Aeres – Agency for the evaluation of research and higher education http://www.aeres-evaluation.fr
ANR – French National Research Agency http://www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr
Standards and norms
- Quality management systems – Requirements, Éd. AFNOR - ISO 9001 - 2008
- Quality in research – General principles and recommendations, Éd. AFNOR - FD X50-550 - 2001
- Quality in research – Recommandations pur l'organisation et la réalisation d'une activité de recherche en mode projet notamment dans le cadre d'un réseau, Éd. AFNOR - FD X50-551 - 2003
- Guide d'application de l'ISO 9001 dans les organismes...
Regulations
Loi organique n° 2001-692 du 1 er août 2001 relative aux lois de finances.
French Finance Act no. 2004-1484 of December 30, 2004.
Law n° 2006-450 of April 18, 2006 on research programs.
Law no. 2007-1199 of August 10, 2007 on university freedoms and responsibilities.
Décret n° 2006-963...
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