Building Trust in Qualified Exercise Professionals: The Power of Alignment, Professional Competencies and Academic Accreditation

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Academic accreditation is a process designed to protect students and the public by ensuring that educational institutions and programs meet established quality standards and promote consistency and excellence in education. Academic accreditation also ensures accountability in delivering an education that effectively prepares students for their professional careers. There are two main types of academic accreditation: […]

Dealing with your Data

Let’s face it, sometimes data can be dry. As researchers and practitioners, our goal is to collect and publish data, but also to share this information in an accessible and engaging manner. How then do we make numbers or text more intriguing so larger audiences can understand it and possibly apply it?  Here are 10 […]

Physical Activity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Over the nine short months of pregnancy, a woman will grow a new life (or two, or three!) along with a complex organ called the placenta. During this period of rapid change, a pregnant woman’s body also adapts to become progressively insulin resistant, ensuring there is sufficient glucose in the bloodstream to direct to the […]

Finding Green Flags in Journal Quality

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In honor of Publication Integrity Week, and with so many scientific journals to choose from, it is important to discuss how to determine journal quality. There are several indexes that provide journal rankings using a variety of algorithms. One of the most well-known is the impact factor (IF) which is calculated by Clarivate Analytics for journals […]

AI in Publication Ethics

The future of publication ethics is likely to be significantly influenced by continued advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving landscape of the peer review process.  These developments could bring both opportunities and challenges in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and quality of scientific publishing.  The following are several key areas where AI and peer […]

Post-Election Health Care Landscape

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On Nov. 5, 2024, former President Donald Trump was re-elected as president. While not all congressional races have been settled, Republicans have gained control of the U.S. Senate and have maintained their majority in the House of Representatives. With the Senate and House now under Republican control, a unified congressional majority will enhance President-Elect Trump’s […]

Role of the Scientific Integrity Editor

The role of a journal editor and editorial board is critical to maintaining the integrity, reliability, and ethical standards of the scientific literature that is published. To that extent, an editorial board member who has a sole focus on scientific integrity provides valuable perspective and support to the publication process. Provided below are reasons why […]