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.
Trust in science
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.
Although Public Overwhelmingly Supports Hepatitis B Vaccine for a Newborn, Partisan Differences Exist
Most Americans would be likely to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for a newborn, according to a new APPC survey.
‘Mental Model’ Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Susceptibility to Misconceptions About mRNA Vaccination
Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to new APPC research published in PNAS.
Public Not Highly Knowledgeable About Safety of MMR Vaccine or Risks of Getting Measles
An APPC survey finds public support of the MMR vaccine has declined since November 2024, and the public is confused about whether HHS Secretary RFK Jr. recommends the MMR vaccine.
Under Half in U.S. Would Recommend Some Routine Vaccinations During Pregnancy
APPC survey reveals a reluctance among the public to recommend that someone who is pregnant receive certain routine vaccinations.