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| PDS: Conflict of Interest (COI) in Scientific Publication: What it is and How to Avoid It |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 |
| 9:00 AM–9:50 AM |
| Hyatt Regency, Centennial Ballroom H |
| Area: PCH/EDC; Domain: Theory |
| CE Instructor: Stephanie M. Peterson, Ph.D. |
| Chair: Donald A. Hantula (Temple University) |
| DONALD A. HANTULA (Temple University) |
| STEPHANIE M. PETERSON (Western Michigan University) |
| MITCH FRYLING (California State University, Los Angeles) |
| Abstract: The legitimacy of science is based on an unbiased, disinterested research and peer review system. Scientists are expected to pursue their research and publish their findings without regard to personal gain. Journal reviewers and editors are expected to perform their duties without bias due to personal gain and relationships. Conflicts of Interest (COI) arise in situations in which a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity. COI is a critical ethical issue in scientific publications. This PDS introduces and defines COI, the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines regarding COI, provides some general guidelines for identifying and avoiding COI in scientific publication, and delves further into the complexities of COI for reviewers and COI for practitioners who seek to publish their work. Calling ABAI members, and especially student members, to a thoughtful conversation about COI in scientific publications, especially ABAI publications is a central theme of this PDS. Ample time for questions and answers is provided. |
| Instruction Level: Basic |
| Target Audience: Students, and professionals |
| Learning Objectives: (1) identify conflicts of interest (2) state the procedures for reporting conflicts of interest in publication (3) describe ways to avoid conflicts of interest as an author, editor, or reviewer |
| Keyword(s): Conflict interest, Ethics, Journal publication |
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