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Post-publication peer review and legal clashes: Should researchers be wary of commenting publicly?

Post-publication peer review is considered by some experts as one of ways of preserving scientific integrity since published research is open to the scrutiny of all…
Post-publication peer review and legal clashes: Should researchers be wary of commenting publicly?

Do rules of publication ethics apply to peer reviewers?

Peer reviewers are supposed to be the gatekeepers of science, but unfortunately, sometimes peer reviewers are also guilty of misconduct. This case study tracks an…
Do rules of publication ethics apply to peer reviewers?

Safeguard your manuscript against suspected data fabrication and image duplication

While reviewing an author’s manuscript, our publication expert observed that the result of an experiment seemed highly improbable and one of the images provided seemed…
Safeguard your manuscript against suspected data fabrication and image duplication

Capitalizing eponyms or names of diseases, syndromes, and objects in medical writing

Discusses the recommendations concerning the use of capitals in eponyms
Capitalizing eponyms or names of diseases, syndromes, and objects in medical writing

WAME - Engaging journal editors for higher standards around the world

"Science is global; so is WAME." President of the World Association of Medical Editors, Dr. Lorraine Ferris, discusses the important role world-renowned WAME…
WAME - Engaging journal editors for higher standards around the world

Will China's efforts to reform its research system make it a global scientific force?

Although China is among the world leaders in scientific output, the Chinese research system has been struggling to resolve many basic problems in research management. To…
Will China's efforts to reform its research system make it a global scientific force?
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When to use "woman" and "female" in scientific writing?

Authors often wonder when to use "woman" and "female" to keep scientific writing free of gender bias. This post provides guidance on using these terms effectively and…
When to use "woman" and "female" in scientific writing?
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Using "case," "patient," or "subject" in medical writing: What do style guides recommend?

Most researchers avoid referring to individuals in their research paper. Instead, they use such terms as cases, subjects, and even data points. This post provides…
Using "case," "patient," or "subject" in medical writing: What do style guides recommend?
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5 Simple steps to write a good research paper title

This article demonstrates how you can write a good title for your research paper by following five simple steps.
5 Simple steps to write a good research paper title
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Quick tips to help you get the title of your research paper right

The title of a research paper is the first aspect that will be noticed by journal editors/reviewers and readers. Therefore, it is essential to get the title right. This…