The Rush to Publication: An Editorial and Scientific Mistake

Abstract

Here, Howard Bauchner provides a thoughtful article on the increasing rush to publishing science. As authors and readers, there are many apparent benefits. Over the past 5 years, the time from manuscript submission to article publication has halved for all JAMA journals. However, there are also major pitfalls, including the reduced time for manuscript review and identification of mistakes, which can appear obvious with slightly longer consideration. He gives the example of a study that created stem cells using chemical stimulation, which was retracted within months post-publication.