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1Professor & Head, Dept. of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Medak, Telangana, India.
Abstract:
This editorial assertsthat unpublished research undermines scholarly inquiry, emphasizing that publication is a moral and institutional obligation. It highlights the negative consequences of non-publication, such as wasted resources, ethical violations, and risks to public health. The piece asserts that "research that is not published is not worth doing," stressing the ethical duty to participants and funders. It reviews empirical evidence on the impact of non-publication, addresses the challenges of unpublished research, and proposes reforms, such as mandatory registration, reporting of results, and data sharing.
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