Objective

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To investigate the status quo and influencing factors of ethics of science and technology of students at traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) colleges and universities

in order to help them improve their sci-tech ethics

and internalize the values and norms of behavior for scientific research

so that they can carry out research activities under the guidance of correct ethics while effectively preventing and controlling related risks.

Methods

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A questionnaire survey was conducted of all the students at TCM colleges and universities in China. Difference and correlation analyses were made of the survey results to investigate the science and technology ethics of the students.

Results

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The majority of students have a good general understanding of sci-tech ethics

and a specific understanding of relevant requirements and principles. On the other hand

there were statistically significant differences in cognition between undergraduate and graduate students

and between those who have participated in research projects and publications and those who haven′t (

P

<

0.05).

Conclusion

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Through active involvement in sci-tech research and related projects

the cognitive level of sci-tech ethics of students in TCM colleges and universities can be improved although there are obvious differences between undergraduate and graduate students. The integration of relevant content in professional courses also has a close relationship with better ethics cognition of the students.