Research Misconduct Policies of High Impact Biomedical Journals***

Authors: REDMAN, BARBARA¹; MERZ, JON²

Source: Accountability in Research: Policies and Quality Assurance, Volume 13, Number 3, July-September 2006 , pp. 247-258(12)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

Buy & download fulltext article:

Price: $50.43 plus tax (Refund Policy)

Abstract:

Several national and international organizations have recommended policies regarding journal responsibilities about research misconduct in submitted or published manuscripts. A search of Web sites of the fifty highest impact journals in a cluster of biomedical fields and a limited survey of their editors shows that few journals have formally adopted standards for dealing with questions of research misconduct. Publicly available policies may have a deterrent effect and can prevent arbitrariness in handling cases.

Keywords: research; misconduct; journal; policies; allegations; manuscripts

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08989620600848199

Affiliations: 1: Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Detroit, MI, USA 2: Department of Medical Ethics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Publication date: 2006-07-01

More about this publication?