The benefits and risks of requiring researchers to share data
McAlister, V.C.; Harvey, E.J.
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien de Chirurgie 59(6): 364-365
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-428X PMID: 28234610 Document Number: 691035
The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors has sponsored many developments in medical research reporting that have improved the quality of research. Their proposal to require a statement by researchers regarding the availability of underlying data for sharing has the potential for a significant advance in medical knowledge. The Canadian Journal of Surgery supports the initiative and will develop mechanisms to support authors in meeting this new requirement.