What is a legitimate level of author accountability for data?

DaiWai M. Olson PhD RN CCRN FNCS

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  • Why this matters: The assurances you require from authors should establish meaningful accountability for data without demanding guarantees they cannot substantiate.
  • What judgment this supports: Deciding what attestation is necessary regarding data access, accuracy, and integrity, by the authors.
  • How an editor might use this: Examine your journal’s author attestation requirements to clarify who is responsible for answering questions about the data and addressing concerns.

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