Not all items will be applicable to every publication, and other questions might be relevant for individual categories.[1]
R — Research governance
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Are the locations where the research took place specified, and is this information plausible?
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Is a funding source reported?
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Has the study been registered?
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Are details such as dates and study methods in the publication consistent with those in the registration documents?
E — Ethics
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Is there evidence that the work has been approved by a specific, recognized committee?
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Are there any concerns about unethical practice?
A — Authorship
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Do all authors meet criteria for authorship?
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Are contributorship statements present?
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Are contributorship statements complete?
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Is authorship of related papers consistent?
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Can co-authors attest to the reliability of the paper?