Pre-Publication Review
Ann also came across another important document that could become very important to her if she is able to proceed with her proposed project. In 2003, 30 editors and authors from some of the leading scientific journals released a statement addressing their responsibility to review manuscripts for dual use concerns prior to their publication. The statement expressed their commitment to the responsible publication of any research that has the potential to be misused.
- What do you think about pre-publication review for dual use concerns?
- Can you think of an instance when a paper should not be published?
