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<sec><h3>Objective</h3>
<p>The primary aim of this article is to understand how contemporary scientists from the Polish academic community perceive the scientific ethos in the context of ostracism within the scientific community, which emerged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The article focuses on analyzing the epistemological and ethical implications of this ostracism in the academic context, considering Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.</p>
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<sec><h3>Methodology</h3>
<p>For this purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted within the Polish scientific community (11 participants), with respondents with degrees (full professors, Ph. D’s, associate professors, assistant professors, and professor emeritus), and literature review was carried out.</p>
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<sec><h3>Findings</h3>
<p>Based on the discussion, the research findings illuminate diverse approaches within the Polish academic community regarding the ostracism of Russian scientists following Ukraine’s invasion, shedding light on the intricate interplay between personal beliefs, scientific ethos, and educational values while also highlighting the multifaceted ethical challenges faced by scientific research, especially within military and political contexts.</p>
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<sec><h3>Value Added</h3>
<p>The study suggests the necessity for academic institutions to establish clear protocols for knowledge dissemination and crisis management that respect the ethos of scientific work while being adaptable to the shifting geopolitical landscape. It is also recommended that there should be a concerted effort to create forums for international scholarly dialogue to ensure that ostracism does not stifle academic collaboration and knowledge advancement.</p>
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<sec><h3>Recommendations</h3>
<p>This article contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical insights into how the academic community navigates the ethical dilemmas posed by geopolitical conflicts. Moreover, it underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of the scientific discourse amidst external pressures, offering a nuanced understanding of the interplay between political events and academic practices.</p>
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Objective
The primary aim of this article is to understand how contemporary scientists from the Polish academic community perceive the scientific ethos in the context of ostracism within the scientific community, which emerged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The article focuses on analyzing the epistemological and ethical implications of this ostracism in the academic context, considering Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Methodology
For this purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted within the Polish scientific community (11 participants), with respondents with degrees (full professors, Ph. D’s, associate professors, assistant professors, and professor emeritus), and literature review was carried out.

Findings
Based on the discussion, the research findings illuminate diverse approaches within the Polish academic community regarding the ostracism of Russian scientists following Ukraine’s invasion, shedding light on the intricate interplay between personal beliefs, scientific ethos, and educational values while also highlighting the multifaceted ethical challenges faced by scientific research, especially within military and political contexts.

Value Added
The study suggests the necessity for academic institutions to establish clear protocols for knowledge dissemination and crisis management that respect the ethos of scientific work while being adaptable to the shifting geopolitical landscape. It is also recommended that there should be a concerted effort to create forums for international scholarly dialogue to ensure that ostracism does not stifle academic collaboration and knowledge advancement.

Recommendations
This article contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical insights into how the academic community navigates the ethical dilemmas posed by geopolitical conflicts. Moreover, it underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of the scientific discourse amidst external pressures, offering a nuanced understanding of the interplay between political events and academic practices.

Challenges of Academic Ethos: The Scientific Community’s Response to the Ostracism of Russian Scientists Following the Invasion of Ukraine

Journal of Intercultural Management

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Objective
The primary aim of this article is to understand how contemporary scientists from the Polish academic community perceive the scientific ethos in the...

Challenges of Academic Ethos: The Scientific Community’s Response to the Ostracism of Russian Scientists Following the Invasion of Ukraine

Published Online: Mar 29, 2024

Page range: 147 - 177

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joim-2023-0021

Keywords
ostracism, academic ethos, scientists, post-academicism, military science

© 2023 Justyna Dziedzic et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Challenges of Academic Ethos: The Scientific Community’s Response to the Ostracism of Russian Scientists Following the Invasion of Ukraine

Published Online: Mar 29, 2024

Page range: 147 - 177

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joim-2023-0021

Keywordsostracism, academic ethos, scientists, post-academicism, military science

© 2023 Justyna Dziedzic et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Keywords
ostracism, academic ethos, scientists, post-academicism, military science