An unbiased scientific record should be everyone's agenda
2009
An Unbiased Scientific Record Should Be Everyone's Agenda
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Virginia Barbour, Jocalyn Clark, Larry Peiperl, Emma Veitch, Gavin Yamey
Primary Institution: Public Library of Science
Conclusion
The editorial emphasizes the need for transparency and the mitigation of biases in the publication process to ensure an accurate scientific record.
Supporting Evidence
- Publication bias and competing interests can distort the scientific record.
- Open-access publishing minimizes editorial bias.
- Transparency in author contributions is essential to combat ghostwriting.
Takeaway
This article talks about how important it is to keep science honest and fair, so everyone can trust what they read in medical journals.
Potential Biases
The editorial discusses various forms of bias that can affect the publication process, including financial and non-financial competing interests.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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