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Q: Can I use same datasets in two different research papers? The second dataset has 11 additional samples. I need a quick publication so I cannot wait until the first paper is accepted.

Detailed question-In Paper 1, I have hypothesized constructs as A impacts C mediated by B; this article is now under peer review. While I was writing this article I kept contacting the…

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Q: Inquiries about IRB

Detailed question-1. Most journals require to mention IRB for human studies. On what basis do they require this?2. Should manuscripts, not case reports, such as simple images in clinical…

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An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee that reviews and approves research involving human subjects. “IRB”…

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Q: Is it possible to make two case reports on the same condition in the same case for the different phase?

Detailed question-Is it possible to make two case reports on the same condition in the same case? One is related to the treatment in the acute phase and the other is related to the…
  • Asked on June 24, 2021

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Thank you for your question. We understand that the same patient underwent treatment in different departments for different…

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Q: Reuse of figures

Detailed question-There is a figure which was used in the published paper. I think I cannot reuse it as is, but can I remake and reuse its original picture that was the basis of the…
  • Asked on June 21, 2021

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Thank you for writing to us. A simple answer to your question would be a “yes.” Precisely, you will have to obtain a written…

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Q: My experience of research misconduct

Detailed question-I experienced research misconduct at an experiment during my doctoral course. The supervisor misidentified an immunostaining marker, and I immediately pointed out that…
  • Asked on May 27, 2021

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We’re extremely sorry to learn about the situation. We hope we’ll be able to assuage your anxiety and distress, at least to…

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Q: Need advice on the use of images

Detailed question-There are multiple microscopic images taken of the same identical sample. Their exposure and focus are slightly different. Is there any ethical problem in using each…
  • Asked on May 24, 2021

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Thank you for your question! It is acceptable to use the images in a series of related papers. However, please ensure that…

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Q: Can we analyze data for a purpose other than that specified in the original plan of the research manuscript?

Detailed question-We performed a clinical trial for patients. We intervened upon obtaining consent from the subject patients, and we recorded them with video and evaluated it. We already…
  • Asked on May 24, 2021

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Thank you for your question. We understand that you wish to use an existing data set that is already published to conduct a…

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Q: Would you advise about a case presentation?

Detailed question-Once I made a case presentation about a case in a domestic conference. Can I add another case into it and make another presentation in an international conference?
  • Asked on May 11, 2021

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Thank you for your question! It should be acceptable to present the same case in the international conference as long as you…

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Q: Can I use the data of Part C to expand the published article?

Detailed question-I have published an SCI article in 2019 that includes three parts ABC, mainly for the comprehensive analysis of three types of genetic metabolic diseases. Because I feel…
  • Asked on May 10, 2021

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You are right, using data from one part of the original study for a new article with a more detailed analysis and additional…

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Q: Case report publication followed by a case series

Detailed question-I came across an interesting case which I submitted for publication in a non-pubmed indexed local journal. Now I came across multiple similar cases and I would like to…
  • Asked on May 4, 2021

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Thank you for this question. It is surely possible (and ethical) to submit further cases as a series (separate paper) after…

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