In this week’s insights, we highlight topics such as Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations, LATITUDES network provides tools for use in evidence synthesis, how would you respond to an inadvertent submission to a predatory journal, and The power of raw and honest storytelling in MedComms
Updated International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals
ICMJE has added key updates to the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. This includes important guidance for all those who use #artificialintelligence (AI), particularly on how work conducted with AI should be acknowledged and the use of AI in the review process. Other updates cover authorship, funding support, protection of research participants and reference citations.
LATITUDES network provides tools for use in evidence synthesis
Need help identifying and accessing reliable validity assessment tools for evidence synthesis? LATITUDES network, launched in 2023, is a library of validity assessment tools for evidence synthesis. LATITUDES also provides access to training on the process of validity assessment. This will be useful for systematic review writers, guideline developers, and researchers designing primary studies or evidence synthesis.
How would you respond to an inadvertent submission to a predatory journal?
A recent poll from the International Society for Medical Professionals (ISMPP) asked a challenging hypothetical question: “What would you do?” if a manuscript you were involved with had been inadvertently submitted to a predatoryjournal. In total, 72 people responded to the question with commentary from the author about the potential best way forward. 59.6% of respondents indicated that they would request the editorial office to retract the manuscript and seek legal advice from the sponsoring company. Simultaneously, they would plan a resubmission to another journal. This was also suggested to be the most reasonable course of action by a publication professional. Remember, the best prevention is to remain vigilant.
The power of raw and honest storytelling in MedComms
NetworkPharma.TV has posted their webinar, The Power of Raw and Honest Storytelling, in MedComms.The two presenters, CeridwenHughes and SallyStringer, provide compelling examples to illustrate how they create innovative and unique campaigns that capture attention and evoke action.
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