Is abstract peer review affected by institutional and geographical bias?
Research from higher-status institutions and countries is postulated to receive more favourable peer review. A recent article suggests this may not be the case.
The ISMPP authorship algorithm: standardising the application of the ICMJE authorship criteria
Avishek Pal discusses the development and launch of the ISMPP Authorship Algorithm.
Patients in Publications online training resource now available
Find out more about what the open access training modules cover.
Patient partnerships in the COVID-19 era and beyond: insights from a Patient Engagement Champion
Read about Trishna Bharadia’s experiences with patient collaborations. What has been the impact of COVID-19, and how does she see the future of patient partnerships?
Is there gender bias in the peer review system?
The gender gap in publications is well documented, but does peer review contribute to this bias? A recent study investigated.
Meeting report: summary of Day 3 of the 2021 ISMPP Annual Meeting
Missed the meeting? Read our report to get up to speed!
Acknowledging professional writing support in publications – are we doing enough?
It is standard practice to name professional medical writers in publications, but how should we acknowledge subcontracted or freelance support?
How COVID-19 is exacerbating gender inequality in scientific research
Find out more about how disproportionate care loads, exacerbated by the pandemic, are impacting women’s ability to participate in scientific publishing.
Post-production misconduct: an emerging trend in scientific fraud
Two articles explore how the use of metrics has enabled the evolution of new types of scientific fraud, including citation manipulation.
Going beyond authorship: redefining research recognition
Get up to date with the key improvements in research recognition, including information on contributor roles taxonomy (CRediT) and updates to ORCID.
ISMPP poll: Concerns about manuscript review by non-English speaking authors – what would you do?
ISMPP poll result in ‘The MAP’ explores what to do if you have concerns about a potentially insufficient manuscript review by non-English speaking authors
How is coronavirus affecting medical publication planning?
A survey provides insights into the effects of COVID-19 on medical communications and the immediate and long-term adjustments being made as a result.
Patient authorship: key questions answered (Part B)
Part B of a two-part series delves into the practicalities of patient authorship and offers tips for effective and ethical patient collaboration.
Patient authorship: key questions answered (Part A)
Patient authorship is here and here to stay. Part A of a two-part series explores how sponsors may benefit from patient authorship, or risk getting left behind.
Authorship: a question of order
Find out more about how medical publication professionals make decisions about authorship order.
COVID-19: ISMPP issues guidance regarding authorship challenges
Find out more about ISMPP’s guidance for navigating author non-responsiveness in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.