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 * Provide indicators for each objective and describe how you will use them.
-A description of improvements may focus on the research process itself—such as experimental design, data analysis, or reporting—but can also include supporting processes like the storage of research materials, documentation of research data, or archiving practices. It is important to identify and describe the areas where your research unit has the most pressing needs. While defining measurable goals can be challenging, it is highly recommended, as such goals help assess the long-term effectiveness of the implemented measures.
+A description of improvements may focus on the research process itself, such as experimental design, data analysis, or reporting. However, it can also include supporting processes like the storage of research materials, documentation of research data, or archiving practices. It is important to identify and describe the areas where your research unit has the most pressing needs. While defining measurable goals can be challenging, it is highly recommended, as such goals help assess the long-term effectiveness of the implemented measures.
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 ** Do we review internal processes to make sure that there is no pressure to generate "positive results"? If there is such pressure, do we have processes to mitigate the risks?
 ** When hiring new people, do we consider the quality and rigor of the applicants’ research?
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 According to the EQIPD Quality System's [[Implementation Strategy]], the first step taken by the [[1.5.2.3 Process owner]] is to prepare a statement explaining why they have chosen to implement a Quality System. It is expected that this decision will raise questions, not only from members of their own research unit but also from colleagues, collaborators, advisors, and other stakeholders. Therefore, the Process Owner should be ready to present a clear and compelling rationale that justifies the time and effort required to implement and maintain the Quality System.
-In EQIPD terms, this statement is referred to as the mission statement—a concise summary of why quality is important to the research unit. For more on how EQIPD defines quality, and for examples of how researchers from various sectors answer the question "why quality matters," please visit the [[EQIPD Quality System]] page.
+In EQIPD terms, this statement is referred to as the mission statement which is a concise summary of why quality is important to the research unit. For more on how EQIPD defines quality, and for examples of how researchers from various sectors answer the question "why quality matters," please visit the [[EQIPD Quality System]] page.
 EQIPD stresses that the effectiveness of the mission statement lies not in its length, but in its clarity and its ability to be understood and embraced by all members of the research unit.

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 == A. Background & Definitions ==
-According to the EQIPD Quality System's [[Implementation Strategy]], the first step taken by the [[1.5.2.3 Process owner]] is to prepare a statement explaining why they have chosen to implement a Quality System. It is expected that this decision will raise questions—not only from members of their own research unit but also from colleagues, collaborators, advisors, and other stakeholders. Therefore, the Process Owner should be ready to present a clear and compelling rationale that justifies the time and effort required to implement and maintain the Quality System.
+According to the EQIPD Quality System's [[Implementation Strategy]], the first step taken by the [[1.5.2.3 Process owner]] is to prepare a statement explaining why they have chosen to implement a Quality System. It is expected that this decision will raise questions, not only from members of their own research unit but also from colleagues, collaborators, advisors, and other stakeholders. Therefore, the Process Owner should be ready to present a clear and compelling rationale that justifies the time and effort required to implement and maintain the Quality System.
 In EQIPD terms, this statement is referred to as the mission statement—a concise summary of why quality is important to the research unit. For more on how EQIPD defines quality, and for examples of how researchers from various sectors answer the question "why quality matters," please visit the [[EQIPD Quality System]] page.
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 This Toolbox item relates to one of the [[Core Requirements]] (Core Requirement 3 – "The research unit must have defined quality objectives").
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 == A. Background & Definitions ==
-According to the EQIPD Quality System's [[Implementation Strategy]], the first thing that the [[1.5.2.3 Process owner]] does is to prepare a statement explaining why she / he has decided to implement a Quality System.  It is expected that questions will be asked, not only by the members of her / his research unit but also by other colleagues, collaborators, advisors and other stakeholders. Thus, the Process Owner should be prepared to provide a compelling rationale to justify the efforts and time that will be invested in the implementation and maintenance of the Quality System.
+According to the EQIPD Quality System's [[Implementation Strategy]], the first step taken by the [[1.5.2.3 Process owner]] is to prepare a statement explaining why they have chosen to implement a Quality System. It is expected that this decision will raise questions—not only from members of their own research unit but also from colleagues, collaborators, advisors, and other stakeholders. Therefore, the Process Owner should be ready to present a clear and compelling rationale that justifies the time and effort required to implement and maintain the Quality System.
-In EQIPD terms, the mission statement is a concise summary of why quality matters for the research unit. Please visit the [[EQIPD Quality System]] page for information on how EQIPD defines quality and examples of how scientists from different sectors answer the question "why quality matters".
+In EQIPD terms, this statement is referred to as the mission statement—a concise summary of why quality is important to the research unit. For more on how EQIPD defines quality, and for examples of how researchers from various sectors answer the question "why quality matters," please visit the [[EQIPD Quality System]] page.
-EQIPD emphasizes not the length of the mission statement but its ability to be understood and endorsed by all members of the research unit.
+EQIPD stresses that the effectiveness of the mission statement lies not in its length, but in its clarity and its ability to be understood and embraced by all members of the research unit.
-This Toolbox item refers to one of the [[Core Requirements]]  (Core Requirement 3 - "The research unit must have defined quality objectives").
+This Toolbox item relates to one of the [[Core Requirements]] (Core Requirement 3 – "The research unit must have defined quality objectives").
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 * State the goal of your research unit or parent organization with regard to research quality.
-This statement shall briefly describe your understanding of the term research quality. Since this understanding might vary depending on the context of your organization, you might have a different focus compared to others (e.g., data points being an accurate representation of the population, having implemented measures against bias or providing adequate training).
+This statement should briefly describe your understanding of the term research quality. Since interpretations of research quality may vary depending on the organizational context, your focus might differ from that of others. For example, you may emphasize aspects such as data accurately representing the population, implementing measures to reduce bias, or providing adequate training.
-Depending on your setting, it is advisable to see this as an exercise within a larger group; e.g., within a CRO or a biopharmaceutical company it can be done together with leadership or in academia with all group members, including students.
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 * List specific measures to be taken to address these risks.
-The understanding and awareness of the consequences of not maintaining research quality should be known to everyone in the research unit. It should be clear what the impact can be if each team member is not working to generate high-quality research data. This description should point out most, if not all, consequences for the research unit but also for the individual researcher. In this context it is also advisable to identify measures to protect the research unit against the negative impact.
+Everyone in the research unit should understand and be aware of the consequences of not maintaining research quality. It must be clear what the potential impact can be if individual team members do not contribute to generating high-quality research data. This description should outline the key consequences—both for the research unit as a whole and for individual researchers. In this context, it is also advisable to identify measures that can help protect the research unit from negative outcomes.
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 * Provide indicators for each objective and describe how you will use them.
-A description of improvements can be about the research process itself such as experimental design, data analysis and reporting. But it can also be about the supplementary processes such as storage of research materials, the documentation of research data or the archiving thereof. It is important to identify and describe these aspects for which your research unit has the greatest need. Finding measurable goals is difficult but advisable, since they will help assess the effectiveness of the implemented measures over the years.
+A description of improvements may focus on the research process itself—such as experimental design, data analysis, or reporting—but can also include supporting processes like the storage of research materials, documentation of research data, or archiving practices. It is important to identify and describe the areas where your research unit has the most pressing needs. While defining measurable goals can be challenging, it is highly recommended, as such goals help assess the long-term effectiveness of the implemented measures.

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 == C. Resources ==
 Template to create a Mission Statement based on the above guidance - [https://paasp.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/EQIPD/EVUTrgQRuNpKtpHkobdCOq4BhSTw1p3akXGKvI_MRgxYag?e=U3bWIn]
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	Experiences from the pilot phase of implementing research assessment reforms for hiring professors at BIH/Charité - [https://sfdora.org/2019/10/20/rewarding-robust-and-reproducible-research-experiences-from-the-pilot-phase-of-implementing-research-assessment-reforms-for-hiring-professors-at-bih-charite-merit-prof/]		Experiences from the pilot phase of implementing research assessment reforms for hiring professors at BIH/Charité - [https://sfdora.org/2019/10/20/rewarding-robust-and-reproducible-research-experiences-from-the-pilot-phase-of-implementing-research-assessment-reforms-for-hiring-professors-at-bih-charite-merit-prof/]

−	Financial incentives to support re-use of open data, preregister and to publish negative (null) results - [https://www.bihealth.org/en/~~research~~/quest-center/~~initiatives/~~ BIH QUEST examples]	+	Financial incentives to support re-use of open data, preregister and to publish negative (null) results - [https://www.bihealth.org/en/translation/innovation-enabler/quest-center/calls-and-awards BIH QUEST examples]

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 '''1. General statement about research data quality'''
-* List what quality means in your environment or context.
+* Define what quality means in your environment or context.
-* Prioritize where quality does matter the most.
+* Determine which quality aspects matter the most in your research, and which of them should be addressed in priority.
-* Define the goal of your research unit or parent organization with regard to research quality.
+* State the goal of your research unit or parent organization with regard to research quality.
 This statement shall briefly describe your understanding of the term research quality. Since this understanding might vary depending on the context of your organization, you might have a different focus compared to others (e.g., data points being an accurate representation of the population, having implemented measures against bias or providing adequate training).
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 * List specific measures to be taken to address these risks.
-The understanding and awareness of the consequences of not maintaining research quality should be known to everyone in the research unit. It should be clear what the impact can be if not every team member is working towards research data quality. This description should point out most, if not all, consequences for the research unit but also for the individual researcher. In this context it is also advisable to identify measures to protect the research unit against the negative impact.
+The understanding and awareness of the consequences of not maintaining research quality should be known to everyone in the research unit. It should be clear what the impact can be if each team member is not working to generate high-quality research data. This description should point out most, if not all, consequences for the research unit but also for the individual researcher. In this context it is also advisable to identify measures to protect the research unit against the negative impact.
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 * Describe what exactly the Quality System shall improve in your research unit and/or parent organization.
 * Define the specific, measurable and traceable goals that your research unit and/or parent organization wants to achieve with the EQIPD Quality System.
-* Define indicators for each objective and describe how you will use them.
+* Provide indicators for each objective and describe how you will use them.
 A description of improvements can be about the research process itself such as experimental design, data analysis and reporting. But it can also be about the supplementary processes such as storage of research materials, the documentation of research data or the archiving thereof. It is important to identify and describe these aspects for which your research unit has the greatest need. Finding measurable goals is difficult but advisable, since they will help assess the effectiveness of the implemented measures over the years.

1.1 Mission - Revision history

Bjoerngerlach: /* B. Guidance & Expectations */

Bjoerngerlach: /* ​​​​​​​​​​​​A. Background & Definitions */

Bjoerngerlach: /* ​​​​​​​​​​​​A. Background & Definitions */

Bjoerngerlach at 13:09, 8 June 2025

Bjoerngerlach: Removed protection from "1.1 Mission"

Bjoerngerlach: /* C. Resources */

Bjoerngerlach: /* C. Resources */

Bjoerngerlach: /* C. Resources */

Isabel A. Lefevre at 09:43, 8 February 2021

Isabel A. Lefevre at 07:22, 8 February 2021

Bjoerngerlach: /* A. Background & Definitions */

Bjoerngerlach: /* A. Background & Definitions */