Research reporting is an essential tool in the dissemination of scientific research findings in the wider scientific community, and to an extent, the lay community. It is vital that reporting is accurate, transparent and reliable. If you are an author, peer reviewer or journal editor click
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In 2010, the EQUATOR Network and PAHO initiated a collaboration (Press Release) to promote adherence to international reporting standards - in line with PAHO's Policy on Research for Health. The aim of this collaboration was to raise the quality of research reporting and improve the quality of published scientific articles in the Americas.
The PAHO-EQUATOR Network collaboration resulted in organized courses, webinars and workshops on best practices in research reporting and the most pertinent documents were translated into Spanish, Portuguese and French (PAHO's official languages). Currently, PAHO, through it's Research Promotion & Development team, is working on the dissemination and implementation of reporting guidelines across the Americas.