New updates to the ICMJE’s reporting recommendations: focus on transparency
We summarise the key changes to the ICMJE recommendations for authors and medical publication professionals.
ISMPP poll: delayed review by lead author ‒ what would you do?
A new poll result published in the MAP newsletter explores the best approach for dealing with a non-responsive lead author.
The latest updates to ICMJE’s reporting recommendations
The ICMJE recently updated its recommendations, providing guidance on issues such as use of preprint servers, conflict of interest reporting and journal metrics.
The prolific authors publishing an equivalent of one paper every five days
Researchers at Nature uncover the world’s most hyperprolific authors and question our understanding of scientific authorship.
New ICMJE data sharing requirements come into effect imminently
Don’t forget! From 1 July 2018, ICMJE requires all reports of clinical trial data to include a data sharing statement.
Textbooks: at risk of being biased and outdated?
Dr Richard Smith reviews the potential pitfalls of textbooks in a recent opinion piece for The BMJ.
Meeting report: summary of day 1 of the 2018 European ISMPP Meeting
Missed ISMPP EU 2018? Read our meeting report to get up to speed!
ICMJE update reporting recommendations
Get up to speed with the latest ICMJE reporting guidelines update, including data sharing requirements and guidance on predatory and pseudo-journals.