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How Scientific Paper Published on the Stages of Clinical Research

Impacted by yhe GDPR

Dr. Nancy Agens, Head,

Technical Operations, Pubrica

sales@pubrica.com

I. INTRODUCTION

In clinical research, a significant concern

focussed to the recently introduced regulations

such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Health Research regulation. As of

health data is concerned in clinical trials, it is

usually classed as Sensitive personal data

under the present legislation as well as GDPR and sometimes undergoes severe conditions

while processing in comparison with other

personal data such as contact details etc. But still, sensitive personal data are broadened to

include the biometric and genetic date in

specific along with new compliance for such

data as suggested by GDPR.

II. THE SCIENTIFIC PAPER

PUBLISHES

For any researcher, publishing their research

results is an integral part of their research life. Writing a research article is not a preferred

part for any researcher, and it is known as

atedious and time-consuming one. These difficulties, while writing and publishing the

research findings, can be minimized by

following specific guidelines and practising

the same.

1. Choosing the target journal:

There are several factors while selecting an appropriate journal for publication. Before

finalizing a journal, search some of their

published articles to ensure whether your study

fits their requirements. For example, you may have researched on cancer genetics, but the

journal’s area of interest may be on

translational medicine; hence the editors will indeed not show interest in publishing your

article.

2. Manuscript writing:

After identifying the journal, submission

guidelines for authors to be readonce before

proceeding further, make a note of allowed word limits, figure formatting and other

additional requirements. In recent times,

journals prefer graphical abstract, e.g. Cell press; hence these things to be paid attention.

Also, copyright criteria, referencing format

and image format followed as per the

instruction of the journal.

3. Letter to the Editor:

Anessential part while submitting the article is

drafting the letter to the editor. Usually,the

authors make a blender mistake in replicating their manuscript abstract while writing the

letter. The cover letter should clearly state the

overall outline and other details the author

wishes to share with the editor.

III. WHAT IS GDPR

Regulation is in European Union law; it is a

legal framework that sets guidelines for the

data collection and processing of personal

information. The purpose of GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 is to protect the

individual fundamental rights and freedom,

significantly the protection of personal data.

IV. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OF THE DATA CONTROLLER

The controller is responsible for implementing

appropriate organizational measures to ensure and demonstrate processing activity. The data

controller responsibilities include collecting

individual consent, storing of data, managing

consent revoking, enabling the right to access. The controller, first of all, responsible for all

the principles regarding the processing of

personal data. Not all processing activities are the same. A controller must have a look at all

the data processing activity and check whether

they respond to principles of personal data processing. The purpose of data processing

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activity doesn’t need more involvement than

others.

The controller must implement appropriate technical measures to ensure and

demonstrate the performance of processing

following GDPR.

The data controller must take action for appropriate data protection policies.

To demonstrate compliance controller can

use specific elements that help them keep

doing, such as previously mentioned approved codes of conduct certification

mechanism.

GDPR requires that data controllers carry

out an impact assessment (DPIAs) for

“high-risk processing” and implement

measures to mitigate risk. In turn, data

processors required to inform data

controllers of any data breach, which

describe the data protection commissioner

(DPC) within 72 hours where there is a

risk to the rights of the data subject.

V. STRENGTHENING YOUR

SUBMISSION

Give your research paper a clear vision.

Good journal and scholarly article generally

get straight to the point and remain there with a unique logical flow.

Writing an excellent abstract help, you gain

the first impression from the readers for your work. Make sure there are no

unnecessary elements included in that

section. Even one single inappropriate

statement have a strength to change the whole meaning of the content.

Be clear and robust in your claims and

original in your approach, but don’t overfeed the information what your article

provides that will spoil the importance of

your findings.

Get many people to read your abstract and

provide feedback before you submit your

paper to a journal.

VI. CONCLUSION

It needs a selection of an appropriate

journal suitable for the study research you

selected. Every journal has its Aims and

Scope section, read it carefully before

sending your document. If your goals of

publishing the research are related to

academic advancement, you can quickly

evaluate the reputation by checking their

papers and titles. Publishing the research

paper in a peer-reviewed journal is an

essential activity within the community. It

allows new researchers to network with

other experienced scholars, to get your

name and increase the chances of

publication and broader recognition.