ISMPP U previews Annual Meeting with standalone session – Data privacy regulation: Which way forward?
Find out about the potential future direction of US data privacy laws in our summary of the ISMPP Annual Meeting preview.
ISMPP U previews Annual Meeting with first standalone session on ‘bite-size content’
Find out how bite-size content is being used to reach time-poor readers in an era of information overload in our summary of the ISMPP Annual Meeting preview.
Will standardised research data policies make publishing more FAIR?
The Research Data Alliance has published standardised research data policies, but wider collaboration is needed to ensure they are supported and implemented.
[VIDEO]: How to disclose relationships, activities, and potential conflicts of interest
Tips on disclosures of interest from the Medical Publishing Insights and Practices Initiative (MPIP).
cOAlition S publishes updated criteria for hybrid journals transitioning to open access
Following a public consultation, updated cOAlition S guidance relaxes the criteria for transformative journals, prompting commitments from further journals.
Bibliodiversity: what is it and why is it important?
Find out more about the principles of the Jussieu Call, which aims to promote bibliodiversity alongside open access in scientific publishing.
Reporting of many clinical trials ruled illegal
A US court ruling finds reporting of many clinical trials of unapproved drugs in breach of the law. But responses to the ruling are uncertain.
Virtual 16th Annual Meeting of ISMPP: registration now open
The virtual 16th Annual Meeting of ISMPP will take place on June 16-18, 2020, with the meeting theme, The Evolving Role of the Scientific Communications Professional in an Open World.
Turning the publication process on its head
Could medical publishing benefit from a more dynamic system, where open publications can be updated and engagement is sought across disciplines?
ISMPP U sheds light on coronavirus’ impact on publication planning
An increased reliance on virtual congresses and digital technologies during the pandemic may herald lasting changes, and opportunities, in medical communications.
Peer review research needs improved collaboration and infrastructure
A recent article in Nature reveals how dedicated data sharing infrastructure may be key to facilitating systematic research into peer review processes.
Peer review practices of predatory journals
Publons data show many predatory journals enlist scholars to perform peer review – young researchers should be particularly wary.
Free webinar on COVID-19 and publication planning!
Join ISMPP’s free webinar on COVID-19 and publication planning.
Ghostwriting in peer review: should journals recognise non-invited co-reviewers?
With a survey revealing that half of researchers have ghostwritten peer review reports, do peer review processes require reform?
Authorship: a question of order
Find out more about how medical publication professionals make decisions about authorship order.
World Health Day 2020: support nurses and midwives
With 2020 named the ‘International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife’, this year’s World Health Day focused on supporting these key healthcare professionals.