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Open Transparent Communication about Animals in Laboratories: Dialog for Multiple Voices and Multiple Audiences.

Larry Carbone¹

¹Independent Researcher, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA.

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|February 5, 2021

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This article proposes enhanced transparency in laboratory animal use, advocating for the inclusion of animal protectionists. Incorporating their expertise can improve scientific quality, researcher credibility, and animal welfare.

Keywords:

animal research communication openness transparency

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Area of Science:

Animal research ethics
Laboratory animal welfare
Scientific transparency

Background:

The movement for increased openness regarding animal use in laboratories is growing.
Current transparency efforts may not fully represent all stakeholder perspectives.
Balancing transparency with the need for selective information sharing in research communication is complex.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose strategies for enhancing openness and transparency in laboratory animal research.
To explore the implications of "new openness" models that may exclude certain public groups.
To advocate for the inclusion of animal protectionists in transparency initiatives.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of current transparency movements in animal research.
Examination of communication strategies between research advocates and the public.
Development of proposals for inclusive engagement with animal protectionists.

Main Results:

Suggests that "new openness" models may inadvertently exclude valuable perspectives.
Highlights the potential benefits of incorporating animal protectionists' concerns and expertise.
Proposes that enhanced inclusion can improve scientific quality and credibility.

Conclusions:

Recommends moving beyond simple "inquiry" to active "participation" of animal advocates.
Emphasizes that integrating diverse viewpoints, including those of animal protectionists, can enrich scientific discourse.
Concludes that such inclusive practices can lead to better animal welfare and research outcomes.