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Scholars Focus on Credit, Accountability, and Transparency in Scientific Authorship Guidelines
Responsible authorship is based on the principles of transparency, credit, and accountability, according to a new paper from a team of researchers and scholars in a working group of the National Academies' Strategic Council.
Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders
When it comes to reliable health information, Americans are more confident in federal health agencies' career scientists than their leaders.
Study Finds Declining Perceptions of Safety of Covid-19, Flu, and MMR Vaccines
Although the public views Covid-19, Flu, and MMR vaccines as safe, a new APPC survey shows a statistically significant erosion in support.
Paper Offers Framework for Assessing Trustworthiness of Scientific Research
A multidisciplinary group of scholars has proposed a systems-level framework offering seven measures for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings.
Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy
With RSV cases up, an APPC survey finds most people likely to recommend RSV immunizations for infants, older adults, and during pregnancy.
CDC Urges ‘Shared Decision-Making’ on Some Childhood Vaccines; Many Unclear About What That Means
The CDC has urged the use of shared decision-making between parents and health providers for some childhood vaccines, but many don't know what that is, Annenberg surveys show.