EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Doug Altman In the worldwide community of medical researchers, the name of Prof Altman is well known and closely associated with the reporting guidelines, so we focused on this topic during this interview. (16 May 2011)

PROSPERO - new database for prospective registering of systematic reviews The database has recently been opened with an express purpose of prospective registering of systematic reviews. (5 May 2011)

Succinct writing in scientific reports Verbose style of writing is not recommendable in scientific articles. Authors should convey their message as succinctly as possible. (14 Apr 2011)

Inappropriate use of parentheses in the text of a scientific article Some authors are tempted to put whole sentences in parentheses, which may be acceptable in other types of writing, but not in scientific articles. (25 Mar 2011)

Use parentheses to refer to tables or figures The proper way to refer to graphics in scientific articles is to present the main findings in the text and refer the reader to the tables and figures by use of parentheses. (7 Mar 2011)

How to write an answer to reviewers' comments In every scientific activity there is a creative "maneuvering space" in which old questions can be resolved and new questions posed, but always by respecting certain rules and limits. Otherwise science can very easily slip into pseudoscience. (3 Mar 2011)

Nine tips for maintaining a steady flow of publications It is a myth that one needs luck to get his or her research published. What is really needed is careful planning, painstaking work, and perseverance. (2 Mar 2011)

Cochrane editors to hold a meeting in Split, Croatia Midyear Meeting is held in Croatia for the first time and it will gather not only editors, but also Cochrane Centers and Branches Directors, Steering Group members, trial search coordinators and other leading figures of the Cochrane Collaboration. (1 Mar 2011)

International conference on good medical research to be held in Istanbul, Turkey The aim of the conference is to discuss ethical, historical, biostatistical, methodological, economical and legal aspects of medical research. (28 Feb 2011)

"The partnership between author and editor" seminar at the London Book Fair The Society for Editors and Proofreaders will hold its first-ever seminar at the London Book Fair on April 13, 2011. (27 Feb 2011)

What we can learn from Leonardo on the importance of scientific publishing
Dario Sambunjak
editor-in-chief
Life of Leonardo da Vinci gives an instructive example how neglect of publishing can diminish the effect of one's scientific work and discoveries. (16 May 2011)

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