Ethical aspects in the publication of scientific manuscripts: A literature review

Abstract

Scientific publication is the pillar for the dissemination of knowledge, and in the case of health professions, its objective is to report experiences that allow improving the quality of care provided to patients. However, in recent decades there has been an increase in unethical behaviors linked to the production and publication of scientific manuscripts, which makes it essential to make researchers in training, new and experienced, aware of what these behaviors are and make some suggestions to prevent them. Based on the above, this article carries out a narrative literature review with the aim of grouping in a single document, the core ethical aspects in the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of scientific articles.