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Legal challenges to the liability of editors and publishers in relation to misconduct
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Hossein Mahmoodi1   , Fatemeh Alihosseini1 |
| 1- Lorestan University |
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Research Objective: As the burden of misconduct in medical research is increasingly recognized, questions have been raised about how to address this problem. Although existing mechanisms exist to investigate and manage misconduct in the medical literature, they are not sufficient to address the magnitude of the problem. Journal editors and publishers play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the medical literature.
Research Methodology: The research method in this paper is analytical-descriptive and based on library studies. Data were obtained through direct review and scrutiny of authoritative sources in the field.
Findings: The findings indicate that although ethical guidelines are important for journal editors and publishers, they are not as easily enforceable as legal obligations.This article questions the legal obligations that may exist for journal editors and publishing companies to ensure the accuracy of published literature.
Conclusion: Ultimately, there are no enforceable legal obligations in Australia, the UK or the US. Given this, stronger mechanisms are needed to build trust and greater transparency in the research process, manage concerns or findings of misconduct and require literature clean-up. We show that the law prevents journals and publishers from ensuring the truth in their publications. When the foundations of medical science are called into question, there are detrimental consequences for medical care and public confidence in the medical profession and the healthcare system.
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| Keywords: Research misconduct, law, medical research, journal editors, publishers |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/11/26 | Accepted: 2025/12/22 | Published: 2025/12/22
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