Protecting and promoting editorial independence

Kamaldeep Bhui; Aileen O'Brien; Rachel Upthegrove; Alexander C. Tsai; Mustafa Soomro; Giles Newton-Howes; Matthew R. Broome; Andrew Forrester; Patricia Casey; Anne M. Doherty; William Lee; Kenneth R. Kaufman

doi:10.1192/bjp.2024.6

Protecting and promoting editorial independence

Kamaldeep Bhui^*, Aileen O'Brien, Rachel Upthegrove, Alexander C. Tsai, Mustafa Soomro, Giles Newton-Howes, Matthew R. Broome, Andrew Forrester, Patricia Casey, Anne M. Doherty, William Lee, Kenneth R. Kaufman

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Abstract

We argue that editorial independence, through robust practice of publication ethics and research integrity, promotes good science and prevents bad science. We elucidate the concept of research integrity, and then discuss the dimensions of editorial independence. Best practice guidelines exist, but compliance with these guidelines varies. Therefore, we make recommendations for protecting and strengthening editorial independence.

Original language	English
Journal	British Journal of Psychiatry
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2024.6
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 15 Feb 2024

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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Keywords

Editorial independence
ethics
partnerships
publication ethics
research integrity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychiatry and Mental health

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Protecting and promoting editorial independence

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UN SDGs

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