Publication ethics

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Publication ethics

• Sessions 22-23
• C507
• Scientific Writing

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Introduction

• In these sessions, we will look at a number of
  situations where bioethics regarding publication
  are in some manner violated
• Discussion will be key here

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Scenario 1

• Allegations of falsification of data

4
Scenario 2

• Ownership of data and the Freedom on
  Information Act

5
Scenario 3

• Redundant publication

6
Scenario 4

• Undisclosed data-dredging

7
Scenario 5

• Conflict of interest

8
Scenario 6

• Withdrawal of an accepted paper

9
Scenario 7

• Confidentiality of reviews

10
Scenario 8

• Noneditorial use of privileged information

11
Scenario 9

• Sequence of publication

12
Scenario 10

• Commitment to publish

13
Scenario 11

• Bias against publication of negative results

14
Scenario 12

• Subsidized journal issues and proceedings of
  sponsored meetings

15
Scenario 13

• Results of a black box procedure

16
Scenario 14

• Prior publication in a throwaway journal

17
Scenario 15

• Non-English publication

18
Scenario 16

• Disputes over authorship

19
Scenario 17

• Group review

20
Scenario 18

• Possibley unethical research

21
Scenario 19

• Lack of informed consent and IRB approval