Assessing Reporting Guidelines and Trial Registration in Pediatric Journals: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

IF 3.5 2区 医学 Q1 PEDIATRICS
Taylor Gardner BS , Todd Fernandez BA , Katherine Cox BS , Caleb Smith BS , Danya Nees BS , Griffin Hughes BA, BS , Matt Vassar PhD
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Abstract

Objective

To evaluate the prevalence of reporting guideline and clinical trial registration requirements in the “instructions for authors” pages of pediatric journals since a previously completed 2010 publication.

Study design

This cross-sectional study analyzed 100 peer-reviewed pediatric journals identified through the 2021 Scopus CiteSource tool. Two investigators independently reviewed journals’ “instructions for authors” pages on December 10, 2023, for references to the Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research (EQUATOR) Network, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, specific reporting guidelines, and clinical trial registration requirements.

Results

Among the 100 journals analyzed, 33% (33/100) did not reference any specific reporting guidelines. Of the 98 journals assessed for clinical trial registration, 43% (42/98) failed to mention study registration. EQUATOR Network guidelines were mentioned by 39% (39/100) of journals, and ICMJE was referenced by 68% (68/100). CONSORT and PRISMA were the most cited reporting guidelines, mentioned by 52% (51/98) and 41% (41/100) of journals, respectively. In contrast, 95% (94/99) of journals did not reference meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology, and 99% (99/100) omitted quality of reporting of meta-analyses.

Conclusion

Pediatric journals inadequately endorse reporting guidelines and clinical trial registration in their author instructions. These tools are critical for improving research quality, transparency, and reproducibility. Pediatric journals should strengthen publication policies to mandate these practices. Further research is needed to explore barriers and incentives for adoption to enhance integration into clinical research.
评估儿科期刊报告指南和试验注册:一项横断面分析。
目的:评估自2010年之前完成的出版物以来儿科期刊“作者指南”页面中报告指南和临床试验注册要求的流行程度。研究设计:本横断面研究分析了通过2021年Scopus CiteSource工具确定的100本同行评议儿科期刊。2023年12月10日,两名研究人员独立审查了期刊的“作者指南”页面,以参考提高卫生研究质量和透明度(EQUATOR)网络、国际医学期刊编辑委员会、具体报告指南和临床试验注册要求。结果:在所分析的100种期刊中,33%(33/100)未参考任何具体的报道指南。在98份评估临床试验注册的期刊中,43%(42/98)没有提到研究注册。39%(39/100)的期刊提到了EQUATOR网络指南,68%(68/100)的期刊引用了ICMJE指南。CONSORT和PRISMA是被引用最多的报告指南,分别被52%(51/98)和41%(41/100)的期刊提及。相比之下,95%(94/99)的期刊没有引用MOOSE, 99%(99/100)的期刊没有引用QUOROM。结论:儿科期刊在其作者说明中没有充分认可报告指南和临床试验注册。这些工具对于提高研究质量、透明度和可重复性至关重要。儿科期刊应加强出版政策以强制执行这些做法。需要进一步的研究来探索采用的障碍和激励措施,以加强与临床研究的结合。
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Journal of Pediatrics
Journal of Pediatrics 医学-小儿科
CiteScore
6.00
自引率
2.00%
发文量
696
审稿时长
31 days
期刊介绍: The Journal of Pediatrics is an international peer-reviewed journal that advances pediatric research and serves as a practical guide for pediatricians who manage health and diagnose and treat disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. The Journal publishes original work based on standards of excellence and expert review. The Journal seeks to publish high quality original articles that are immediately applicable to practice (basic science, translational research, evidence-based medicine), brief clinical and laboratory case reports, medical progress, expert commentary, grand rounds, insightful editorials, “classic” physical examinations, and novel insights into clinical and academic pediatric medicine related to every aspect of child health. Published monthly since 1932, The Journal of Pediatrics continues to promote the latest developments in pediatric medicine, child health, policy, and advocacy. Topics covered in The Journal of Pediatrics include, but are not limited to: General Pediatrics Pediatric Subspecialties Adolescent Medicine Allergy and Immunology Cardiology Critical Care Medicine Developmental-Behavioral Medicine Endocrinology Gastroenterology Hematology-Oncology Infectious Diseases Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Nephrology Neurology Emergency Medicine Pulmonology Rheumatology Genetics Ethics Health Service Research Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine.
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