Implementing guidelines on reporting research using animals (ARRIVE etc.): new requirements for publication in BJP
John C McGrath1, Elliot Lilley2
1British Journal of Pharmacology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland.
British Journal of Pharmacology
|May 13, 2015
Summary
The Animal Research: Reporting of In Vivo Experiments (ARRIVE) guidelines improve transparency in animal research reporting. BJP found reporting could be improved and is updating author guidelines to enhance compliance.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Animal Research Reporting
Background:
- The British Journal of Pharmacology (BJP) implemented the ARRIVE guidelines four years ago to enhance transparency in reporting animal experiments.
- A recent assessment revealed that while progress has been made, there is still significant room for improvement in adhering to these guidelines.
Discussion:
- This editorial addresses the challenges encountered in implementing the ARRIVE guidelines within BJP.
- It outlines specific issues identified during the assessment of compliance over the past four years.
Key Insights:
- BJP's review indicates that current reporting practices do not fully meet the standards set by the ARRIVE guidelines.
- Enhancing the transparency and rigor of animal research reporting remains a key objective.
Outlook:
- BJP is revising its Instructions to Authors to mandate more comprehensive reporting of animal experiments.
- These updates aim to ensure better adherence to the ARRIVE guidelines, fostering greater reproducibility and scientific integrity.
- This initiative is part of a series of editorial updates designed to improve the journal's standards.
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