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A System-Based Framework for Enhancing Human Research Ethics Governance in Higher Education: Evidence from Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand |
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| Creator | Chananut Ngerntong |
| Title | A System-Based Framework for Enhancing Human Research Ethics Governance in Higher Education: Evidence from Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand |
| Publisher | Phetchaburi Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Interdisciplinary Research Review (IRR) |
| Journal Vol. | 21 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 39-48 |
| Keyword | human research ethics, research ethics committee, NECAST, research governance, post-approval monitoring, e-REC system |
| URL Website | https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jtir |
| Website title | Interdisciplinary Research Review (IRR) |
| ISSN | 2697-536X |
| Abstract | This study examined the current conditions, management constraints, and development strategies for strengthening human research ethics governance at Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand. The study employed qualitative documentary research, supported by descriptive analysis of operational statistics from 84 research protocols submitted to the university Research Ethics Committee (REC) during 2022-2024. Primary documents included institutional regulations, standard operating procedures, application forms, REC meeting records, annual reports, and user satisfaction reports. Secondary documents included national and international standards, particularly the National Ethics Committee Accreditation System of Thailand (NECAST), the CIOMS guidelines, ICH-GCP, and World Health Organization guidance. Data were analyzed using content, comparative, and gap analyses, as well as data triangulation. The findings indicated that the university had established a formal research ethics governance system, including institutional regulations, a multidisciplinary REC, standard operating procedures, and an online submission platform. However, seven major limitations were dentified: increasing secretariat workload relative to staffing capacity; insufficient lay representation; absence of systematic individual development plans; review timelines that exceed expected benchmarks; a 100% protocol revision rate before approval; incomplete post-approval monitoring; and a partially digitized information system. Based on the findings, the study proposes a System-Based REC Development Framework comprising inputs, NECAST-based processes, outputs, outcomes, and continuous improvement. The framework emphasizes strengthening human resources, policy integration, pre-review support for researchers, electronic post-approval monitoring, and an integrated e-REC system. The proposed framework may be adapted by medium-sized higher education institutions seeking to improve REC efficiency, transparency, accountability, and participant protection in line with national and international research ethics standards |
