UCB: Ethical Clearance Application Form - Module Assignment

This document is a comprehensive ethical clearance application form submitted by a UCB student. It outlines the student's declaration, which confirms adherence to UCB's research and ethics guidelines. The application includes detailed responses to questions regarding participant vulnerability, informed consent, sensitive topics, and potential risks. The methodology section provides an overview of the research plan, including the use of primary and secondary research methods, data collection through questionnaires, and the sampling method. The questionnaire itself is provided, covering topics such as technology in the airline industry, environmental impact, and potential solutions for reducing air pollution. Finally, the document touches upon NHS Health Research Authority (HRA) requirements and ethical considerations.

Research Ethics: Application for Ethical
Clearance atUCB
THIS ETHICAL CLEARANCE PROCESS HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR USE ON THE
FOLLOWING MODULES
LEVEL 5: 1719
LEVEL 6: 086, 843, 875, 887, 1472, 1777, 1883
LEVEL 7: 322, 1533, 1576, 1598, 1639
1. SHOULD I COMPLETE THE ETHICS APPLICATION FORM?
Everyoneat UCB, students and members of staff,should apply for ethical
clearancewhen undertaking research; especially if you are planning, or
required to complete,a primary research project which will involve people
participating in your research either directly (e.g. interviews,
questionnaires) and/or indirectly (e.g. allowing non UCB staff to access
your data/results).If you are planning secondary only research for your
project,you will need to completeand upload all sections of this form
declaring that this your intention; this will not be assumed.
2. CAN I TALK TO SOMEBODY ABOUT MY ETHICAL CLEARANCE
FORM?
Please discuss your ideas with your supervisor or lecturer as soon as you
can, leaving plenty of time before the deadline so that you can make any
amendments if you need to. You will not be able to complete your
application form without your supervisor or lecturer’s assistance.
3. WHY IS ETHICS APPROVAL NECESSARY?
Please read UCB Research and Ethics guidelines available on your module
Canvas page.
4. WHERE DO I UPLOAD THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM?
Please follow instructions provided on your module Canvas page.
5. WHAT DO I DO IF MY PROPOSED PRIMARY RESEARCH IDEA IS
NOT GIVEN ETHICAL CLEARANCE?
You will not carry out any primary research and will be restricted to
secondary only research. If you continue with your primary researchplan
your project will not be accepted for assessment, no resit opportunity will
be given, and disciplinary action may be taken against you. However,
please see point 6, below:

6. CAN I SUBMIT ANOTHER APPLICATION FORM FOR ETHICAL
CLEARANCE IF MY FIRST ONE IS REFUSED AND THE DEADLINE
HAS NOT PASSED?
Yes. However, please be aware that any subsequent application will need
to be significantly different to any previous applications and you must have
addressed the feedback given to you. You may be required to complete a
further submissiondeclaring that you will only be conducting secondary-
only research. Please be aware of any deadlines you have been set.
7. WHAT DO I DO IF MY RESEARCH APPLICATION IS GIVEN ETHICAL
CLEARANCE?
Clearance willonly be granted based upon the information and detail you
submit for consideration. If you receive ethical clearance, you must NEVER
change your research planwithout getting further ethical clearance based
on your revised study. Ethical clearance being granted still requires you to
adhere to UCB Research and Ethical guidelinesAT ALL TIMES.
8. WHAT HAPPENS IF THIS FORM OR MY ONLINE SUBMISSION IS
INCOMPLETE?
If there is time to do so before your deadline your form will be rejected and
you may reapply. It is important that you do NOT commence your
research without approval.
9. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT COMPLETE AN ETHICAL CLEARANCE
FORM?
You may be subject to UCB disciplinary procedures.
10. IF I AM PLANNING A SECONDARY-ONLY RESEARCH PROJECT,
DO I STILL NEED TO COMPLETE ALL OF THIS FORM?
Yes.

Section A: Student Declaration
In completing this Declaration, I am confirming that:
 The Ethical ClearanceForm I am submitting for my project is accurate to
the best of my knowledge and belief
 If the project is not approved, I will not carry out any primary research
 If the project is approved, it will adhere to UCB Research and Ethics
guidelines at all times
 Ifthe project is approved, I will not change the research design
 I will inform UCB immediately if anyone makes a complaint about
thecontent or conduct of the primary research
 I understand that I may be subject to UCB disciplinary procedures for
non-compliance
Name of Student:
Email Address:
Mobile:
Full ID Code:
Programme registered for:
Module registered for:
Name of Lecturer or Supervisor:
Proposed Research Title:
I am applying for (cross one): Secondary-only
research☐
Or Primary and
Secondary research☐
CARRYING OUT PRIMARY
RESEARCH WITHOUT ETHICAL
CLEARANCE MEANS YOUR
WORK WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED FOR ASSESSMENT
All applications will be
retained and a cross-check
will be carried out on final
submissions
Discuss with your lecturer or
supervisor what research will
be suitable and appropriate for
your aim
Read the UCB Research and
Ethics Guidelines, complete
this Ethical Clearance Form
and submit to your
designated submission point
Response to your application
may include instructions
which you must follow. Not
following these instructions
will mean your work not
being accepted for

Section B: Application forEthical Clearance
Form
You must answer all questions in this section
Please tick YE
S
NO
1. Does your research involve participants who are particularly
vulnerable or unable to give informed consent? ☐ ☐
2. Will it be necessary for participants to take part in your research
without their knowledge/consent? (e.g. an observation study) ☐ ☐
3. Does your research involve children or young people under the age
of 18? ☐ ☐
4. Will your research involve discussion of topics that the participants
might find sensitive (e.g. sexual activity, alcohol/drug use,
discrimination issues)?
☐ ☐
5. Will your research involve prolonged or repetitive physical or
psychological testing? ☐ ☐
6. Will your research involve physical examinations and/or the use of
medical records/reports? ☐ ☐
7. Could your research induce psychological stress, anxiety, cause
harm, or negative consequences? ☐ ☐
8. Will financial inducements of any kind be offered to participants? ☐ ☐
9. In terms of personal safety, are you putting yourself and/or your
participants at risk in any way? (e.g., out alone at night, interviewing in
your or your participant’s home, carrying out research in unpredictable
or sensitive situations)
☐ ☐
10. Will your research involve the production of recorded media such
as audio and video recordings? ☐ ☐
11. Do you propose to carry out primary research in a place of work or
survey/interview staff of a specific organisation by any other means? ☐ ☐
12. Will any non UCB staff have access your results/data? ☐ ☐
13. Will your research involve using online chat rooms, forums or
blogs? ☐ ☐
14. Will you have access to personal information that allows you to
identify individuals, or to corporate and company information that is
not covered by GDPR?
☐ ☐
15. Does the research present any environmental risks? ☐ ☐
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16. Are there any ethical issues raised by your research that you think
requires further ethical consideration and review? ☐ ☐
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If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the 16 questions above,
use the space below torefer to each ‘yes’ in turn and explain
how you will ensure that your research complies fully with UCB
Research and Ethical guidelines
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Yes, there is ethical issues raised by your research that you think requires
further ethical consideration and review. Protection of data and information is
the major ethical issues that is raised while conducting research.

Section C: Methodology and Planning
In this section provide a brief outline of your methodology and,
if appropriate, the chosen statistical procedure you are going
to use. If you are planning primary research you should
alsoupload a sample data collection sheet, questionnaire,
focus group/interview questions, consentletters etc. to the
appropriate area on Canvas for your module.
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For conducting this research, investigator has used proper and accurate research methodology. In this
researcher has investigate various research approaches, data collection methods, sampling methods,
design of research and philosophy of research. This is one of the essential part of research plan as in
this research will collect and gather more appropriate data for finding results. Research methodology
and planning is very supportive in conducing research activities in better manner. In this research,
investigator has considered both primary and secondary research method. This is very helpful in
collecting and gathering accurate and appropriate data for analysing information. One the basis of
data collection through different sources researcher will be able to analyse finding of research. The
main objective of developing a appropriate research plan and methodology is to determine the
different tools and techniques that can be used by researcher for finding correct data. In this research
project, researcher has used primary research method in form of questionnaire. Where as for
secondary data several sources are used such as online information, books and articles, business paper
are determined as well as government documents are also considered. Researcher consider that
primary method will be able to provide more accurate and correct data in order to analyse it properly.
There are some disadvantage of primary methods are faced by researcher such as it is very time
consuming method and its required lots of cost to conduct primary research. There are few drawbacks
of secondary method such as this method is not able to provide more accurate and to the point detail
about the research. For collecting data through questionnaire method research has taken sample size
of 40 respondents. These responder has useful for providing correct data so that this information can
be used for completing research project. This sample size is helpful in representing the data of whole
populations size. For effectively conducting this research, investigator has considered ransom
sampling method. This is very easy as well as provide equal opportunity to respondents.

Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Q1) What is the current technology used in airline industry?
a) Blockchain
b) Biometrics
c) Artificial intelligence
d) Cybersecurity
Q2) In which manner, current technology have impacted on airline industry?
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Neutral
Q3) What are the importance of modern technology within an airline industry?
a) Automated assistance
b) Smarter systems
c) Greater connectivity
d) Better Customer services
Q4) What are the effects of air travel on the environment?
a) Contrails Leading to International Warming
b) Emission of Greenhouse Gases
c) Noise Pollutions
Q5) According to you, what are the effective ways for reducing impact of Air Travel on the
Environment?
a) Setting up of rules and regulations
b) Use of technology
c) Use of Computer Programs to Cut down Noise Pollution
Q6) As per your view, what are the ways used by airlines to reduce air pollution?
a) Fly more efficient aircraft
b) Use sustainable lower-carbon alternative fuels.
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c) Use modern techniques to reduce delays and set more efficient flightpath
Q7) Does air pollution impact on overall growth and success of airline industry?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Can't say
Q8) What is the effective role of modern technology in controlling air pollution?
a) Reduce carbon emission
b) Bring fuel efficiency
c) Avoid legal complications
Q9) According to you, reduction of air pollution beneficial for airline industry in
accomplishment of competitive advantages?
a) Agree
b) Disagree
Q10) What are the ways in which government can help airline industry to reduce air pollution?
a) Tax to raise the price
b) Regulations to ban certain pollutants
c) Subsidise alternatives
d) Pollution permits
Q11) What are the potential challenges in application of environment friendly practices in
Airline industry?
a) Increasing fuel efficiency
b) Investing in biofuels
c) Recycling programs
Q12) According to you, which is biggest challenge faced by airline industry due to air
pollution?
a) Time consuming
b) Huge cost required
c) Implementation of Biofuel
Q13) How different strategies can be employed in airline industry to minimize air pollution
through modern technology?
a) Engines features lighter material
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b) Pollution prevention approaches
c) Clean air technology centre
d) Proper maintenance
Q14) Provide any suggestions to the airline industry for reducing air pollution and achieving
competitive advantages.
Section D: NHS Health Research Authority
(HRA)
Please note that NHS HRA review is generally required where
research involves NHS patients, NHS staff, or NHS facilities.
Please also be aware that the Mental Capacity Act 2005
requires that any research project involving persons 16 years
or over, who lack the capacity to provide informed consent,
must seek NHS HRA approval.
ALL applicationsmust complete the following four questions:
Please tick YE
S
NO
1. Does your research involve NHS patients or staff or their issues or
materials? ☐ ☐
2. Does your research involve NHS data or facilities? ☐ ☐
3. Does your research involve social care clients? ☐ ☐
4. Does your research involve medical intervention taking place
outside of the NHS or overseas? ☐ ☐
If you have said ‘Yes’ to any of the above four questions you
MUST also complete a NHS research application form and
upload it to Canvas with your submission. If you have said ‘No’
to all four questions above, you do not need to complete a NHS
research application form.
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You can find an application form and assistance with the above
by going to:http://www.hra.nhs.uk
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