A collaborative editorial model supports research integrity

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Research is integral to every aspect of our lives - from the development of vaccines to the implementation of Government policy, our understanding of climate change to the impact of our actions on society. The past two years have clearly brought to the fore the importance and impact of trust in science and research. Research and development of COVID-19 vaccines and therapies has been conducted both quickly and safely, going through a peer review process whereby independent experts in relevant research areas assess the quality of research before publication. The integrity, accuracy and reliability of this research needs to be as accurate and trustworthy as it can be. We remain committed to working with researchers to uphold the validity of academic research - responsible conduct, peer review and best practice is critical to this. Improving reproducibility and research integrity in scientific publishing, aided by the peer review process, influences the public's trust of research and will ultimately affect the adherence to and credibility of medical guidance/guidelines derived from it. …