UPNVJ Public Relations – The Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of the “Veteran” National Development University Jakarta (UPNVJ) held a webinar entitled "Research Ethics in Practice: Challenges in Developing Countries" on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, online via Zoom Meeting.

This activity aims to increase researchers, academics, and practitioners' understanding of the basic principles of research ethics, including subject protection, informed consent, and the principle of fairness in the research process. Furthermore, the webinar also opened up a discussion space regarding the challenges of implementing research ethics in developing countries, both internationally and nationally. Issues raised included ethical practices in sensitive research, such as HIV/AIDS and community nutrition.

The event was officially opened by the Chancellor of UPNVJ, Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, MA., Comm, who in his remarks said that the active participation of the participants was a form of shared commitment to strengthening the application of ethical standards in research.

"I hope the material presented today can enrich our insights and strengthen ethical principles in all research involving human subjects," said Prof. Venus.

LPPM UPNVJ presents two competent speakers who present material from different perspectives.

The first speaker, Prof. Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN, a Professor from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, USA, was present in person at the UPNVJ campus. He presented material entitled "Opportunities and Challenges that Impact Research Ethics in Developing Countries". In his presentation, Prof. Joachim Voss comprehensively discussed the basic principles of research ethics as well as the challenges and opportunities faced in its implementation in developing countries. This material is highly relevant to strengthening researchers' awareness and capacity in maintaining integrity, fairness, and protection of research subjects.

The second resource person, Prof. Dr. Ir. Evy Damayanthi, MS, a member of the Bogor Agricultural University Research Ethics Commission, presented online and presented material entitled "Principles of Research Ethics and Their Relevance in the Context of Developing Countries." Prof. Evy explained the importance of a deep understanding of the main principles of research ethics in research involving human subjects, as well as how these principles are faced with specific challenges in developing countries. This material emphasized that research ethics is not only a matter of formal compliance, but also a moral responsibility inherent in the scientific profession.

This webinar proved to be an interactive and reflective forum, with active participation from participants from various institutions. The discussions not only broadened the participants' horizons but also strengthened our shared commitment to making ethics a fundamental foundation in every scientific research process.