Hi,
I think this practice (requesting the data) is getting more and more
common these days with some "scientists" having published fake
structures. You are far more protected from scientific misconduct when
you provide the data to referees (this takes place through an editorial
system - you should keep a copy of all correspondence and requests) than
you are in your own lab where your next door neighbor may decide to use
your results for his/her own benefit without giving you any credit.
Should your paper be rejected and if you see your structure published by
others soon afterwards, you could argue with an editor that your data
may have been used by others provided that you have kept a copy of
everything as mentioned before in this mail.
Fred.
Marc Kvansakul wrote:
Dear CCP4BBlers,
I was wondering how common it is that reviewers request to have a copy
of the PDB coordinate file for the review purpose. I have just been
asked to supply this by an editor after several weeks of review, after
one of the reviewers requested a copy.
Not having ever been asked to do this before I feel just a tad
uncomfortable about handing this over…
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Best wishes
Marc
Dr. Marc Kvansakul
Laboratory Head, NHMRC CDA Fellow
Dept. of Biochemistry| La Trobe University | Bundoora
Rm 218, Phys Sci Bld 4, Kingsbury Drive, Melbourne, 3086, Australia
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