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Open Access
Avoiding pitfalls in conflict of interest disclosure
Concerns about ethics in publishing are not new. Surprisingly, even experienced authors find themselves making ethical errors in their manuscript submissions. Read full article >
Understanding funder mandates and policies
The Open Research Funders Group creates resources to assist in developing, managing, and assessing open policies. Learn more about it today. Read full article >
Authorship: an evolving concept
The definition of an “author” has become increasingly complicated in recent years. In most other forms of publishing—social sciences, humanities, legal—we assume that three, perhaps four, authors collaborated in the writing of the work. However, the nature of scientific research and reporting means “authorship” no longer fits into a neat category. Read full article >
What it takes to be a published author
Are you a nurse author looking to publish? With more nurses working in healthcare organizations seeking to showcase quality improvement initiatives, or nurses in school pursuing advanced degrees that require publication, it’s not surprising that journal editors have reported an increase in author submissions to nursing journals. This article reviews the basics: How to get ready to write, how to properly present your work in a written manuscript, and how to submit that manuscript to publishers for possible publication. Read full article >
Communicating with the editor
Correspondence with authors is an important activity in the day-to-day work of editors. The exchange of information and ideas facilitates the publication process from the pre-submission phase through production and publication of accepted articles. Correspondence with the editor creates opportunities to clarify uncertainties and provide essential information about an article or other work under consideration for publication or accepted for publication. This article looks at the content of various types of correspondence that can help you establish efficient and clear dialogue with an editor as you work to get your manuscript published. Read full article >
Using Meta Science to streamline researcher workflow systems
Every 20 seconds, a new scholarly article is published in biomedicine. Over the course of a year, that number swells to more than 1.5 million. While this surge in research is exciting, it comes with a price. Read full article >
Transparency in research and reporting
A premise of science is that research is meticulous and objective, so the results are valid and credible. Published articles should provide clearly written, transparent descriptions of how the research was conducted, results were obtained, and conclusions were reached based on appropriate uses of analytical tools. Read full article >
What authors need to know about errata, expressions of concern, and retractions
How serious is an erratum, expression of concern, or a retraction? They should all be avoided as they do not reflect well on your research if it needs to be corrected or a statement is issued that calls your article’s integrity into question. Read full article >
The Equator Network and research reporting guidelines: What does it mean for authors?
Submitting compelling and novel content to a journal is only one element in having an article accepted for publication. The presentation and organization of your manuscript is essential in convincing editors and reviewers that your work has been thoroughly prepared and able to withstand scrutiny. Read full article >
Writing manuscripts about quality improvement: SQUIRE 2.0 and beyond
When writing a manuscript about a quality improvement study, it’s always a good idea to develop your manuscript following the Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence, or SQUIRE, guidelines. Read full article >
Shining a light on editorial integrity
In the face of growing distrust of science and facts, and the erosion of editorial quality by dishonest publishers, credible journals must be increasingly transparent. Read full article >
A quick guide to open access publishing
Simply put, open access describes unrestricted access to peer reviewed scholarly research. Unrestricted access most frequently refers to an online version that does not require payment or subscription. Read full article >
Benefits of publishing your work open access: debunking myths
As an author, are you interested in whether or not to publish your research in an open access (OA) journal? Read full article >