How to overcome the issue of poorly reported clinical trial outcomes
A number of initiatives developed to prevent researchers from only reporting the most impressive outcomes of clinical trials are explored in an opinion piece from The BMJ.
Are researchers able to access trial data? Audit provides insights on data sharing from industry-sponsored studies
A recent study published in BMC Medicine audits data sharing from pharmaceutical industry-sponsored clinical studies.
Are meta-analyses producing more controversy than answers?
A recent article from Science explores how meta-analyses may be less authoritative than they seem.
The Wellcome Trust announces a new open access policy
The Wellcome Trust announces a new open access policy, which includes five key updates.
Is peer review coming out of the shadows?
Journals and funders pledge to publish peer review reports in a move to increase transparency of the publication process.
[VIDEO] Transparent future: ORCiD, CRediT and Convey
Tim Koder reviews the potential for ORCiD, CRediT and Convey to increase transparency and accountability in medical publishing.
The elimination of negative study results: reporting and citation bias
Is the apparent efficacy of treatments being altered by bias? A recent study takes a closer look at the cumulative effects of reporting and citation biases.
eLife trial new approach to peer review
eLife is trialling a novel form of open peer review that gives authors more control over their response to reviewers.
New EU trials tracker reveals that half of European clinical trials have broken reporting rules
Is your institute breaking European clinical trial reporting rules? Find out using the new EU trials tracker, part of the AllTrials initiative.
cOAlition S is here!
Learn more about the potential impact of cOAlition S: a commitment to make all European publicly funded research freely available by 2020.
The patient’s voice in publications – where to start?
Get up to speed with the latest tips for increasing patient involvement in publications from Elevate Magazine.
Exploring the pros and cons of funder open access platforms
In a recent publication, researchers examine whether funder open access platforms are a good idea.
Open access for all scientific papers by 2020: an impossible target?
Robert-Jan Smits, a senior European Commission official comments on whether open access for all scientific papers by 2020 is a realistic goal.
In memory of Professor Doug Altman
The Publication Plan remembers Professor Doug Altman, founder of the EQUATOR network, who passed away last month.
Join CBI’s 14th Annual Publication Planning Meeting
CBI’s Publication Planning Meeting is back by popular demand with new dates and an exciting new programme.
ASCO journals now offer open access for publications of industry-sponsored research
In a recent MAP newsletter, ISMPP share an update from ASCO on their new open access option for industry-funded research.