www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com t online a Available Pelagia Research Library European Journal of Experimental Biology, 2013, 3(1):568-571 ISSN: 2248 –9215 CODEN (USA): EJEBAU 568 Pelagia Research Library A study of status of the research ethics compliance among physical education academic members of Islamic Azad University in reigns 2 & 13 Mahboub Sheikhalizadeh Heris, Elaheh Piralaiy and Alireza Motalebi Fard Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT The present research aimed to determine a study of the status ofthe research ethics compliance among physical education academic members of Islamic Azad University in reigns 2 & 13. To achieve this, 122 faculty members voluntarily filled out the researcher made research ethics and demographic questionnaires. Statistical analysis of data (e.g. One sample test, t test & ANOVA) indicated that physical education academic members consider research ethics moderately (t=9. 415, sig=0. 01). It should also be noted that the physical education academic members considered all research ethics indicators except the society needs indicator. Key Words: Research Ethics Compliance, Physical Education Academic Members, Islamic Azad University, Reigns 2 & 13 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION Human is inherently a seeker and recognizing the unknown dimensions of the universe has always been exciting and fascinating for him/her. In the past eras, who have done this important job and identified some dimensions of this unknown universe have been respected. The attractiveness and values of recognizing the unknowns have always led human being to deal with to the different types of research and look for the knowledge which resulted in increasing and rapid development of the world in the recent half century. The definitions of research and researcher in the new era have been largely different from these definitions in the past eras and need to be redefined concerning the conditions governing the human society. Despite the unimaginable benefits of the research for the modern human, which could lead human from the depth of the darkness to a great civilization, research itself needs a power and inhibitive framework to be protected from damage and corruption in the complex and sensitive conditions. Experts believe research ethics subject is the most important framework which could be effective in this field and protect the research sanctity. Research ethics involve the principles which guide the main stages of the research i.e. choosing the subject, designing and explaining the research methodology, collecting information, analyzing the data, codifying and publishing the research results. At every stage, research may be subject to the different ethical impasses that we could encounter them very differently. So, there should be a determined framework for encountering this condition which could prevent these deviations (4). This framework is commonly referred to as research ethics. Research ethics provide guidelines for research responsibilities and helps the researchers and scientists to conduct the research by acceptable professional standards. Research ethics refers that researchers should be aware of the principles of justice and honesty and respect to people and their privacy and refrain from harming them (6). Research ethics has been heavily considered in the recent years, so that Martin Harmesli knows research ethics as one of the four social subjects (3). Research extensiveness in the scientific circles and organizations and research ethical vulnerability reveal the necessity of emphasis on research ethics. Beyond ethical recommendations, research ethics creates a coherent knowledge which provides the possibility of identifying and solving the problems correctly by certain