Guidelines Against Discrimination and Bias in Anatomical Research Papers (GDBARP): Recommendations From Anatomical Journal Editors
Iwanaga J, Takeda S, Walocha JA, Ribatti D, del Sol M, Ravi KS, Moryś J, Paulsen F, Singh V, Apaydin N, Kim HJ, Adds P, Duparc F, Loukas M, Tubbs RS (2025)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2025
Journal
DOI: 10.1002/ca.24293
Abstract
Most discussions about discrimination and bias in anatomical research papers have been limited to terminology relating to race/ethnicity and gender/sex. However, as editors of anatomical journals, the authors of this article have frequently observed broader instances of potential discrimination and bias within anatomical research. These often stem from differences among authors' backgrounds, traditions, cultures, religions, provenance/origins, and workplace affiliations. In view of the limited discourse on this topic, we seek in this article to establish a consensus among editors of anatomical journals and to propose new Guidelines Against Discrimination and Bias in Anatomical Research Papers (GDBARP). We have identified multiple factors that can contribute to discrimination and bias, underscoring the need for greater awareness and proactive measures. It is imperative in anatomical research to respect authors, reviewers, and editors regardless of their background, culture, traditions, sex, ethnicity, language, religion, or ethical perspectives.
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Kasturba Medical College (KMC)
India (IN)
Ankara University / Ankara Üniversitesi
Turkey (TR)
Yonsei University
Korea, Republic of (KR)
St George's, University of London (SGUL) / St George's Hospital Medical School
United Kingdom (GB)
University of Rouen / Université de Rouen
France (FR)
St. George's University
Grenada (GD)
Tulane University
United States (USA) (US)
Teikyo University
Japan (JP)
Jagiellonian University Medical College
Poland (PL)
University of Bari Aldo Moro / Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro
Italy (IT)
University of the Frontier / Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO)
Chile (CL)
Pomeranian Medical University / Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Szczecinie (PMU)
Poland (PL)
India (IN)
Ankara University / Ankara Üniversitesi
Turkey (TR)
Yonsei University
Korea, Republic of (KR)
St George's, University of London (SGUL) / St George's Hospital Medical School
United Kingdom (GB)
University of Rouen / Université de Rouen
France (FR)
St. George's University
Grenada (GD)
Tulane University
United States (USA) (US)
Teikyo University
Japan (JP)
Jagiellonian University Medical College
Poland (PL)
University of Bari Aldo Moro / Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro
Italy (IT)
University of the Frontier / Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO)
Chile (CL)
Pomeranian Medical University / Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Szczecinie (PMU)
Poland (PL)
How to cite
APA:
Iwanaga, J., Takeda, S., Walocha, J.A., Ribatti, D., del Sol, M., Ravi, K.S.,... Tubbs, R.S. (2025). Guidelines Against Discrimination and Bias in Anatomical Research Papers (GDBARP): Recommendations From Anatomical Journal Editors. Clinical Anatomy. https://doi.org/10.1002/ca.24293
MLA:
Iwanaga, Joe, et al. "Guidelines Against Discrimination and Bias in Anatomical Research Papers (GDBARP): Recommendations From Anatomical Journal Editors." Clinical Anatomy (2025).
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