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Ethics
Breaking the publishing ethics rules can badly damage your reputation as a researcher, and even spell the end of your career. In this module series, we provide you with the support and advice you need to ensure your manuscript and actions are ethically sound.
We explore why it is crucial to observe the existing guidelines and the consequences when you fail to meet those obligations. We then look at some of the rules around authorship and plagiarism in a little more detail. And, we explain your rights as an author, and how you go about obtaining permission to use content from copyrighted publications.
What you will learn
- An explanation of publishing ethics
- Insight into the rules you should observe
- Information about content ownership and permissions
Plagiarism: Decision making & dealing with grey-zones across academic Fields
Plagiarism is often considered a classic form of scientific misconduct.
Detecting Image Manipulation: Routines, Tools & Limitations
Advancing technology has put the control of scientific images in the hands of researchers and authors.
Plagiarism
While plagiarism is serious, it’s easy to avoid. We explain how to keep on the right side of the rules.
Authorship
We explore what it takes to really earn your place on a paper’s list of authors.
Content ownership
You’ve written a paper, but who technically owns it? We clear up the mystery.
Why you can't afford to ignore publication ethics
How publishing ethics can help make or break a researcher’s career.
Demystifying permissions
Everything you need to know about permissions and the pitfalls to avoid.Topic
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Diversity in peer review
Why diversity in peer review is central to both academia and your research career.
Make your data reusable - It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research
Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Re-usable - The FAIR Data Principles. Likely you’ve heard about FAIR, but do you know how it can support you and your own research?
Why get involved in peer review
Why saying ‘yes’ when an editor asks you to review can boost your research and publishing career.
How your research can make an impact on society
Societal impact – you’ve heard the phrase but what does it mean and why is it important? We solve the mystery.
Clinical Cases & Social Media: Tips & Techniques
Learn how to prepare your clinical case for successful submission and get tips on how to ensure visibility of your findings for the benefit of wider public using social media with Dr. Julia Grapsa, Editor-in-Chief, JACC: Case Reports and Dr. Mary Norine Walsh, President, American College of Cardiology.
Recognizing peer reviewers: A webinar to celebrate editors and researchers
A detailed discussion on the peer review process that will shine new light on the role you can play.
Transparency in peer review
Find out why transparency in peer review is on the rise and how you can get involved.
How to integrate sex, gender, and intersectional analysis into research
In this module, experts will speak on how researchers can integrate sex, gender, and intersectional analysis into the design of their research
2020同行评议周专题研讨会：基于信任的期刊同行评审
自同行评审制度诞生起，这种基于互信的评审方式保障了科研学术成果的真实性、重要性和原创性，成为了科研出版体系中的核心环节。随着科学研究，尤其是科学信息传播的重要性在当今社会生活中愈发凸显且受到广泛关注，我们有必要重新思考与审视信任在整个科学研究体系内的关键性作用，探讨如何能够更好地构建科研群体及大众对科学的整体信任感。
Emerging technologies and clinical research in Latin America
Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and an increasing threat in low-income and middle-income countries.