Race/Ethnicity in Atrial Fibrillation Stroke: Epidemiology and Pharmacotherapy

Area of Science:

• Medical writing and editorial services
• Pharmaceutical industry funding
• Authorship and publication ethics

Background:

• The critical role of professional editorial support in scientific manuscript development.
• The influence of pharmaceutical funding on research publication processes.
• Adherence to International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) authorship criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

• To acknowledge and detail the editorial assistance received for manuscript preparation.
• To affirm the authors' full responsibility and control over content and editorial decisions.
• To ensure transparency regarding funding sources for editorial services.

Main Methods:

• Authorship criteria assessment based on ICMJE guidelines.
• Documentation of editorial assistance and funding sources.
• Confirmation of authorial control over all manuscript development stages.

Main Results:

• Editorial assistance was provided by Rosemary Perkins of Envision Pharma Group.
• Funding for editorial services was provided by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Authors confirmed full responsibility and adherence to ICMJE criteria.

Conclusions:

• Professional editorial support, when appropriately funded and acknowledged, enhances scientific manuscript quality.
• Transparency in acknowledging funding for editorial services is crucial for maintaining research integrity.
• Authorship and editorial control remain firmly with the researchers, ensuring unbiased scientific communication.