How researchers are changing the way they publish
There are a number of publishing features to consider when selecting a journal. Find out how researchers are navigating the options to their best advantage.
CBI’s 8th Annual Publication and Clinical Trial Transparency Europe
Join CBI for the latest updates on data sharing, collaborating with patients and innovations in publishing.
Authors undeterred by rising article processing charges
Article processing charges are increasing, but a recent study finds that higher charges seem to attract rather than deter authors from submitting to open access journals.
Five essential factors for data sharing
Discover the five areas for improvement identified in Springer Nature’s recent surveys of researchers, aiming to promote data sharing.
Meeting report: summary of day 1 of the 2019 ISMPP Annual Meeting
Missed the 15th Annual Meeting of ISMPP? Read our meeting report to get up to speed!
Are ‘funding body journals’ the future of scientific publishing?
A recent article from The Chronicle of Higher Education discusses the potential benefits associated with journals that are established by funding bodies.
Should pharmaceutical companies be doing more to advocate open access?
Many public funders have mandated open access to their research and support Plan S. Should pharmaceutical companies follow suit?
It’s time to increase awareness of data ‘FAIRness’
Are you familiar with the FAIR data principles? Find out how to boost your data’s usefulness by making your data FAIR: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
Self-citation by peer reviewers: when is it appropriate and how to safeguard against malpractice
Authors and editors are asked to be vigilant, and advice to peer reviewers is updated, amidst scandal of reviewer who asked for multiple self-citations during reviews.
Patient reported outcomes: are they an essential element of publication planning?
A recent article in Medical Writing provides insights into the importance of patient reported outcomes in publication planning and guidance for best practice.
Division among Cochrane members: what does the future hold?
Cochrane members have become divided over growing centralisation of the organisation. An article in The BMJ explores the question, “Has Cochrane lost its way?”.
Can holding institution heads to account lead to improved rates of clinical trial reporting?
AllTrials seeks support for a new initiative to monitor clinical trial reporting in the UK.
Consolidation and regulation is driving the current state of scholarly communications
A recent blog for The Scholarly Kitchen suggests mergers, acquisitions, and new regulations are increasingly changing the state of scholarly communications.
Are we delivering on transparency and reproducibility?
Transparency and reproducibility are now synonymous with medical publications, but actions speak louder than words. A recent study examines whether progress has been made.
2019 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Improving gender parity in medical publishing: what’s going on and how you can get involved.
Looking for new ways to adapt and innovate with your medical communications? Attend the 15th Annual Meeting of ISMPP!
Explore how you can adapt and innovate to more effectively communicate medical and scientific information by attending the 15th Annual Meeting of ISMPP, 15–17 April 2019, in National Harbor, Maryland, USA.