Improving Medical Research Publishing With ICMJE Guidelines: Free to download checklist

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) plays a crucial role in outlining the ethical standards and practices of medical publishing worldwide. Their guidelines serve as a compass for different stakeholders in medical publishing for ensuring the integrity and transparency of scientific research. Ethical misconduct such as unethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and research publishing, publishing fabricated data, selective reporting of research outcomes and inadequate disclosure of conflicts of interest poses significant challenges to the credibility of medical literature. Therefore, it has become imperative for all stakeholders in the publication process to familiarize themselves with the ICMJE guidelines and diligently follow them to maintain the trust and reliability of medical research findings.

ICMJE updated its current list of comprehensive guidelines for researchers, peer reviewers, editors, and journal owners/publishers to ensure transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in medical publishing with new guidelines, aimed to promote highest standards of medical research and publishing. Download the below comprehensive checklist to gain a condensed overview of the latest ICMJE guidelines, while clearly defining the responsibilities and guidelines for different stakeholders in medical research publishing.

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Anagha Nair

Editorial Assistant, Enago Academy
Medical Writer, Enago Life Sciences
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