Maintaining the integrity of the scientific record: corrections and best practices at The Lancet group

A transparent corrections process is essential to assist in the maintenance of public confidence in scientific and medical research. In the era of preprints, fast-paced peer review, and early-access publication, errors and oversights from both authors and editors might be more common. The swift and...

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Published in:European science editing 2021-02, Vol.47, p.1-3
Main Authors: Cooper, Ashley N, Dwyer, Jessica E
Format: Article
Language:English
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correction
error
ethics
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Summary:A transparent corrections process is essential to assist in the maintenance of public confidence in scientific and medical research. In the era of preprints, fast-paced peer review, and early-access publication, errors and oversights from both authors and editors might be more common. The swift and open correction of the public record requires the participation of authors, journal editors, and publishers, and in this Viewpoint we share The Lancet group's best practices around errors and corrections.
ISSN:0258-3127
2518-3354
DOI:10.3897/ese.2021.e62065