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Duplicate Publication and Related Issues Molly C. Dougherty, PhD, RN Professor Editor, Nursing Research The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Key Roles in Scientific Writing

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Relationships Are Active, Dynamic, Alive

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Think about changing partners, having new partners. Think about partners, steps, melodies, lyrics. Publication As Dancing

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Compare Dancing to the Roles

Related Issues in Publishing: 

Related Issues in Publishing Intellectual property rights Authorship Open Peer Review at Nursing Research Duplicate publication and plagiarism

Intellectual Property Rights: 

Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual Property Rights: 

Intellectual Property Rights Western idea Protected by law Fundamental in academic publishing

Writer or Inventor: 

Writer or Inventor Owns unique creations May sell or assign ownership to another

Creations Include:: 

Creations Include: Music Film Manuscripts Novel items (inventions)

Copyright and Patent Law in the United States: 

Copyright and Patent Law in the United States Venerable Stimulus to innovation

Internet Has Brought Challenges: 

Internet Has Brought Challenges Laws passed during the heyday of print media Interpretation of laws will be modified – court cases

Current Controversies: 

Current Controversies Ethics in publishing Blurring fact and fiction Accuracy, truthfulness of reports Emphasis on market

Author’s False Identity Disclosed: 

Author’s False Identity Disclosed Source: The Arizona Republic

Examples of Copyright Law: 

Examples of Copyright Law Show pervasive presence Economic value of creations

Example: Wal-Mart Images: 

Example: Wal-Mart Images

Commercial Value of Intellectual Property: 

Commercial Value of Intellectual Property The News & Observer Raleigh NC USA

Traditional Copyright Dance: 

Traditional Copyright Dance Author assigns manuscript copyright to Publisher

Copyright Transfer: 

Copyright Transfer Author relinquishes rights to reproduce or distribute Some exceptions Personal use Instruction

Publisher Produces Journal: 

Publisher Produces Journal Includes Author’s article Reader values novel information Pays Publisher for access Traditional dance: journal subscription Modern dance: access online

Value to Publisher: 

Value to Publisher Copyright assures exclusive opportunity Duplicate and distribute information Information has market value Unique and novel to Readers Readers pay Publisher for information

Value in Marketplace: 

Value in Marketplace Novel information Purchased by readers Previously published information Not novel Less value

Limitations of Traditional Dance: 

Limitations of Traditional Dance Author may not reproduce content in other journals, media, or articles Publisher may release copyright for publication by author or others (fee involved for others)

Other Dance Steps: 

Other Dance Steps Author gives publisher limited right to distribute but retains copyright ownership Important if creation has lasting value Conditions for distribution are specified

Roles in Duplicate Publication: 

Roles in Duplicate Publication

Background Music in Duplicate Publication: 

Background Music in Duplicate Publication Researchers: Value own work Passionate about its importance Represent own interests to attract grant funding These steps permit partiality by researcher.

Origins of Problems: 

Origins of Problems Scientific standards of conduct require accuracy and truth. Researchers allow their interests to dominate. Exaggerate importance Go beyond findings Take shortcuts (duplicate publication or plagiarism) Consequences

Science Involves Several Steps: 

Science Involves Several Steps Creative idea Proposal and support for research Conducting research Reporting findings

Science Is a Complex Dance: 

Science Is a Complex Dance Creativity for idea generation Assertion and self-interest in obtaining support Impartiality Analysis of knowledge base Reporting results Many steps = potential for missteps

Authorship: 

Authorship

Authorship Defined: 

Authorship Defined Single author Multiple authors Write, write a part, edit Contribute proposal, single aspect of project Direct a lab

Oversight: 

Oversight Authorship disclosures Role of each person and signature of each person Systems more transparent More information available – Internet

Required of All Authors: 

Required of All Authors Participation in manuscript preparation Agreement to accept accountability for content of the paper Authorship problems signal deeper, quality issues

What Journals Require: 

What Journals Require Examine guidelines for authors Nursing journals AJN requires more than Nursing Research Medical journals require explicit Financial disclosure Contribution to project Importance of financial interests

Authorship Problems: 

Authorship Problems Inclusion of coauthor who did not contribute: positively influences editorial process Omission of author who did contribute: suggests disagreement about contribution Disclaimer of involvement by coauthor (after publication): suggests coauthor’s concerns about research quality

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Help for Authors Fifteen manuscripts posted on Nursing Research Web site http://www.nursing-research-editor.com/ Goal: make review process more transparent.

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Open Manuscript Review: Elements Online Original manuscript submitted Reviews of the manuscript Relevant correspondence Readers can see editorial process and compare original and published products.

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Open Manuscript Review: Recent Developments Less favorable reviews included Of special interest ENRS supplement (March/April 2006) #9 Gigliotti (May/June 2006)

Emphasis at Nursing Research: 

Emphasis at Nursing Research Areas in which knowledge is growing Intervention studies Underrepresented populations Translation research

Duplicate Publication and Plagiarism: 

Duplicate Publication and Plagiarism

Duplicate Publication: 

Duplicate Publication Publication of a paper Overlaps substantially with one already published in print or electronic media Also called self-plagiarism

Duplicate Publication: 

Duplicate Publication Deprives publisher Exclusive right and right to profit (financial, economic interests) Dissemination of information owned

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism Occurs when an individual: Duplicates the work of another author and Does not acknowledge original source

United States Copyright Law: 

United States Copyright Law Views potential financial loss to publisher Actionable in court of law First publisher owns the copyright

Duplicate Publication: Example 1: 

Duplicate Publication: Example 1 Publish too many articles from dissertation Split document into small publishable units Not cite other publications from dissertation Submit one manuscript to multiple journals

Duplicate Publication: Example 2: 

Duplicate Publication: Example 2 Publish multiple articles from long-term research program Fail to clarify building current manuscript on previous articles Duplicate large sections from earlier articles Excess self-citation

Duplicate Publication: Example 3: 

Duplicate Publication: Example 3 Translates and publishes article (another language, another journal) Fails to cite original publication Fails to obtain release from publisher (copyright holder)

Duplicate Publication: Example 4: 

Duplicate Publication: Example 4 Completes research of interest to scientists and clinicians Prepares and submits manuscripts for each audience Content highly redundant

Alternatives to Example 4: 

Alternatives to Example 4 Include all implications in one article Publish in journal with wide distribution Publish first article in research journal, then query clinical journals about clinically focused article derived from first article

Measurement Instruments: 

Measurement Instruments Potential lasting value Author should not: Sign copyright transfer to include instrument Publish most items on instrument Make instrument available from author

Avoid Duplicate Publication: First Steps: 

Avoid Duplicate Publication: First Steps Know definition of duplicate publication Understand copyright dance

Avoid Duplicate Publication: Intermediate Steps: 

Avoid Duplicate Publication: Intermediate Steps Dance with Editor Disclose other manuscripts Highlight novel information Send related abstracts Send articles or URLs on request Cite all related manuscripts; include manuscripts under review

Avoid Duplicate Publication: Advanced Steps: 

Avoid Duplicate Publication: Advanced Steps Understand conditions for authorship Publish comprehensive articles Avoid smallest publishable unit approach

Professional Challenges: 

Professional Challenges Verbalize concerns about criteria for career advancement Urge evaluating quality and contribution of publications Discourage focus on number of publications

Summary of Issues in Publishing: 

Summary of Issues in Publishing Intellectual property rights Authorship Open Peer Review at Nursing Research Duplicate publication and plagiarism

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Most important... keep on writing.

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The dance and music continue.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ~ NC, USA