Do preprints have a place in today’s reference lists?
Can preprints be cited in the same way as papers published in a peer reviewed journal, or do we need to define new standards?
No improvement in reporting of non-pharmacological interventions in 13 years
The CONSORT extension for reporting non-pharmacological interventions was introduced in 2008. A recent study looks at the impact of this guidance on reporting standards.
Bronze beats gold in open access: implications for data re-use
A study finds that the most common form of open access is ‘bronze’, meaning that data are free to read but not re-use. This is likely to have negative implications for research.
An algorithm to police figure duplication?
Here’s how the power of machine learning could be harnessed to automate the search for fraudulent figure duplications in submitted manuscripts.
Focusing on big data: is seeing believing?
Are we too willing to accept big data as fact? Find out how scientific publishing can learn from common mistakes arising from bad data practice.
Meeting report: summary of the 2018 Annual Meeting of MAPS
The 2018 Annual Meeting of MAPS was held in Miami, FL on 25–27 February. Read our meeting report to find out what happened.
The benefits and challenges of open access
A recent review article examines the benefits of open access versus the economic realities of this publishing model.
When will open access be fully achieved?
Open access publishing is becoming increasingly prevalent, but how long until all publications are open access? A multi-database study (Crossref, Web of Science and Unpaywall), by Piwowar et al predicts that open access will become the future publication standard, and estimates the date at which all research will become freely accessible.
[VIDEO] Digital features in medical publications: Where are we now?
Earlier this month, the 3rd MedComms Networking Virtual Event took place, entitled ‘Digital features in medical publications: Where are we now?’. Caroline Halford, Digital Publishing Manager at Springer Healthcare, presented … Continue Reading [VIDEO] Digital features in medical publications: Where are we now?
PubMed Commons now discontinued
As PubMed Commons closes due to lack of use, what does this tell us about engagement with medical publications and post-publication peer review?
Cutting-Edge Themes Draw Attendees to 14th Annual Meeting of ISMPP
Online Registration Until April 10, 2018! Both seasoned publication professionals and those newer to the profession will benefit from the cutting-edge themes at the 14th Annual Meeting of the International … Continue Reading Cutting-Edge Themes Draw Attendees to 14th Annual Meeting of ISMPP
International Women’s Day 2018: how will you Press for Progress?
Join other medical, science, and publications professionals worldwide to #PressforProgress on #IWD2018 and beyond.
Can the automatic posting of preprints increase the pace of medical research?
Public Library of Science (PLOS) recently announced that all articles submitted to PLOS journals will automatically be published as preprints on bioRxiv.
What proportion of clinical trial data is reported? TrialsTracker launches new monitoring tool
The FDAAA 2007 requires clinical trials to make results publicly available 12 months after study completion. A new tool from TrialsTracker provides a live online report on compliance.
Shire adopts a mandatory open access publishing policy
As the drive towards open access continues, pharmaceutical company Shire announced a new policy of mandatory open access publication of company-sponsored research.
Meeting report: summary of day 2 of the 2018 Annual TIPPA Meeting
Missed TIPPA 2018? Read our meeting report to get up to speed!