Guidelines Against Discrimination and Bias in Anatomical Research Papers (<scp>GDBARP</scp>): Recommendations From Anatomical Journal Editors
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.
Authors
- Philip J. Adds (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8913-0669)
- Fabrice Duparc (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7131-7692)
- Nihal Apaydın
- Sén Takeda
- Joe Iwanaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8502-7952)
- R. Shane Tubbs
- Doménico Ribatti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4768-8431)
- Janusz Moryś (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4048-1721)
- Jerzy Walocha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8587-2315)
- Kumar Satish Ravi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0527-2825)
- Marios Loukas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2811-6657)
- Friedrich Paulsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0527-0953)
- Hee‐Jin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1139-6261)
- Mariano del Sol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3686-6757)
- Vishram Singh
Institutions
- Kurume University (JP)
- Tulane University (US)
- Universidad de La Frontera (CL)
- Jagiellonian University (PL)
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Ochsner Health System (US)
- St. George's University (GD)
- Ankara University (TR)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- St George's, University of London (GB)
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (DE)
- Yonsei University (KR)
- NIMS University (IN)
- Yonsei University College of Dentistry
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
- Université de Rouen Normandie (FR)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
- Pomeranian Medical University (PL)
- Teikyo University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Anatomy
- Published
- 2025-05-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ca.24293
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.60