ETHICS IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORK: OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
Keywords:
ethics, science, research, cultural heritageAbstract
Ethics, defined as a system of principles that distinguishes between right and wrong, serves as an established framework of behavior within a community, playing a pivotal role in scientific research activities. By upholding values such as knowledge, honesty, truth, objectivity, transparency, and a willingness to engage in the exchange of ideas, resources, and results, researchers proactively distance themselves from misconduct in a manner that is clear and transparent.The objective of this work is to shed light on recognized ethical concerns within the extensive field of cultural heritage research. It aims to propose practical solutions in the era of digitization, pinpoint the roles of organizations and institutions responsible for the preservation, revitalization, and promotion of cultural heritage, and offer ethical solutions that are comprehensible and widely acceptable. Cultural heritage serves as a significant catalyst for overall economic development, creating new employment opportunities and increasingly contributing to recognition and a positive image. The current generation carries a legal and ethical responsibility towards future generations, necessitating the minimization of negative effects stemming from the growing number of visitors. Simultaneously, it requires the adequate protection, utilization, and presentation of cultural monuments, spatial-historical entities, archaeological sites, famous locations, and intangible cultural heritage. The rich tapestry of various civilizations, with its authentic and unparalleled cultural-historical and religious heritage, attests to the invaluable integrative function of heritage. Despite the fact that there are no true winners in war, and all parties suffer losses in conflict, the enduring scars of past destruction serve as stark examples of the permanent loss of cultural values. These losses have a compounding impact on economic, political, cultural, and ethical stability and development.
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