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Case 1 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication Correction note for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: retain the wording beginning “Link...
Case 4 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study methods. What should the r...
A human-benefit claim needs appropriate human evidence. This preclinical note should describe its model and translation limits rather than suggesting ...
Case 19 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion Clarification for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion”: the poi...
Reader check for “Animal evidence and the limits of translation”: distinguish the discussion point “Describe the species, model and…” from its propose...
Method note for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: use “Link both versions, record dates and check whether…” as a row heading in a proposed ...
Use separate entries for the internal transcription correction and the publisher notice. They have different sources and may affect different claims.
Case 21 — Correlation in a small observational dataset Report sample size, potential confounders and measurement uncertainty. Association does not ide...
Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed and retain both original reports. Do not infer a physiological trend before assess...
Case 24 — A correction log for an archive article Clarification for “A correction log for an archive article”: the point beginning “Identify the origi...
If the source is not accessible, label the revision pending verification. An unavailable document is not a reason to invent its contents.
Method note for “Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support?”: use “Separate document provenance, identity, purity and…” as a ...
Method note for “Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result?”: use “Retain units, method, laboratory interval and collection cont...
Case 35 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication · source wording exercise Clarification for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: the point...