CMPP key terms

A structured document that maps the publications needed to communicate a programme's data to specific audiences, with timelines, target journals, authors, and budget, aligned to the overall medical strategy.

The broader strategic document describing medical objectives for a product or portfolio, of which the publication plan is one tactical component.

A systematic comparison of the evidence available against the evidence needed by decision-makers, used to identify which studies and publications should be prioritised.

A question important to clinical practice, regulators, payers, or patients for which existing data are absent, weak, or not yet published.

A cross-functional group that reviews and endorses publication strategy, prioritises planned outputs, and monitors delivery against the agreed plan.

A journal selected in advance for a planned manuscript on the basis of readership, scope fit, impact, acceptance timelines, open access options, and policy compatibility.

The structured process of matching a manuscript's content, audience, and strategic purpose to suitable journals, including assessment of fit, reach, and publication speed.

The planned approach to presenting data at scientific meetings, covering abstract timing, encore policy, presenter selection, and coordination with journal submissions.

A repeat presentation of data already delivered at an earlier congress or published elsewhere, used to reach a different audience and governed by congress disclosure rules.

The forecast of costs for planned publications, including medical writing, open access fees, submission charges, reprints, and congress attendance.

Professional assistance in drafting, editing, and formatting manuscripts, abstracts, and posters, provided under author direction and disclosed in the publication.

A trained writer who prepares publication content on behalf of authors, is acknowledged by name and affiliation, and follows recognised good publication practice standards.

The conditions a contributor must meet to be listed as an author, typically substantial contribution, drafting or critical revision, final approval, and accountability for the work.

Listing as an author someone who does not meet authorship criteria, often added for prestige, seniority, or strategic reasons.

Omission from the author list of someone who made a substantial contribution, or concealment of professional writing support without acknowledgement.

A transparent description of who did what in a study or publication, recorded in a contributorship statement and sometimes using a taxonomy such as CRediT.

A section naming people or organisations who supported the work but do not meet authorship criteria, including writers, statisticians, and funders, with their permission.

Widely adopted guidance setting out ethical and practical standards for company-sponsored publications, covering planning, authorship, transparency, and data sharing expectations.

Guidance from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors on authorship, conflicts of interest, trial registration, and manuscript preparation, adopted by many journals.

A financial or personal interest that could reasonably be seen to influence professional judgement, disclosed in publications and presentations so readers can judge the work.

A statement listing payments, grants, employment, or holdings relevant to a publication, usually covering a defined look-back period and provided by every author.

Entry of a clinical trial in a public registry before or at first participant enrolment, providing a record of the protocol and a unique registration number cited in publications.

Public disclosure of trial results in a registry such as ClinicalTrials.gov, required within set timeframes and independent of whether a journal article is published.

A declaration in a publication describing whether and how individual participant data or other underlying data can be accessed, by whom, and under what conditions.

A short, jargon-free summary of a study written for patients and the public, often published alongside the technical abstract or as a standalone lay article.

A plain-language description of research findings aimed at non-specialist readers, used to support patient communication and wider access to evidence.

Including patients or patient representatives in publication planning and authorship decisions so that outputs reflect patient priorities and are understandable to lay audiences.

The complete document submitted to a journal, typically comprising title page, abstract, body text, references, tables, figures, and required statements.

A journal's instructions to authors on scope, structure, formatting, word limits, reporting checklists, and required declarations, which must be followed before submission.

A checklist such as CONSORT, PRISMA, or STROBE that specifies the minimum information to report for a given study design, often required at submission.

A concise structured summary of a study's objectives, methods, results, and conclusions, submitted to journals or congresses and often subject to strict word limits.

A visual summary of research displayed at a scientific meeting, accompanied by a short presentation session and subject to congress review and disclosure rules.

Public release of data before formal presentation or publication, which can affect journal eligibility and must be managed and declared.

A restriction preventing public release of study data until a specified date and time, typically tied to a congress presentation or journal publication.

Independent assessment of a manuscript by experts before publication, used by journals to judge validity, importance, and suitability.

A charge paid to make a published article freely available, sometimes called an article processing charge, and a line item in publication budgets.

The definitive peer-reviewed version of a study, usually the journal article, which takes precedence over abstracts and congress presentations when discrepancies arise.

A cross-functional team that develops and executes publication plans, reviews drafts, and ensures compliance with internal and external standards.