A call for action: Improve reporting of research studies to increase the scientific basis for regulatory decision-making

J Appl Toxicol. 2018 May;38(5):783-785. doi: 10.1002/jat.3578. Epub 2018 Jan 3.

Abstract

This is a call for action to scientific journals to introduce reporting requirements for toxicity and ecotoxicity studies. Such reporting requirements will support the use of peer-reviewed research studies in regulatory decision-making. Moreover, this could improve the reliability and reproducibility of published studies in general and make better use of the resources spent in research.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomedical Research / standards
  • Decision Making, Organizational
  • Ecotoxicology / standards*
  • Government Regulation*
  • Humans
  • Peer Review / standards
  • Periodicals as Topic / standards*
  • Quality Improvement
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Toxicology / standards*