Protecting and promoting editorial independence (Bhui, 2024)

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

The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science 2024; 1-3. 

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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.