College of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal has organized a panel discussion on 4th March 2024 on the Topic “COLLABORATIVE WRITING AND AUTHORSHIP GUIDELINES IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS”. The session was taken by Dr Himanshu Aggarwal, Executive Editor, Asian Journal of Chemistry. He talked about the importance of collaborative writing and authorship guidelines in pharmaceutical research publications, explained the need for clear guidelines to ensure proper recognition of contributors and maintain the integrity of research findings. Discussed the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration in producing comprehensive and impactful research publications. Illustrated how collaborative efforts enhance the quality and credibility of research findings.
Addressed the issue of conflict of interest in collaborative writing and authorship. Discussed strategies for identifying and managing conflicts of interest among authors, including disclosure requirements and conflict resolution procedures. Emphasized the importance of ethical conduct in pharmaceutical research publications. Discussed ethical considerations such as data integrity, patient confidentiality, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The overall session was very interactive.