Publication Bias in Neurosurgery Survey

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to participate in an important international survey designed for authors of neurosurgical publications. The aim of this study is to better understand researchers’ experiences with potential publication bias in neurosurgery.

Your input is invaluable. By sharing your perspective, you will contribute to a global effort to
highlight and address disparities in neurosurgical research and publishing.

This initiative is led by a diverse team of neurosurgeons and researchers from across the
world, with a shared commitment to improving equity and transparency in scientific communication within our field.

We sincerely thank you for your participation and support.

With appreciation,

Ellianne dos Santos Rubio, MD Neurosurgeon, Curaçao On behalf of the International Research Team:

• M.C. Roberts RN PhD: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
• M. Mongen, MD: University Neurosurgical Center Holland, Leiden/The Hague, The Netherlands
• A.D. Nyalundja, MD: Catholic University of Bukavu, DRC & Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
• C. Spezzani, MD: University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
• S. Shamim, MD FCPS FRCS FEBNS FACS: Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
• E.J. dos Santos Rubio, MD: Curaçao Medical Center, Curaçao
• E. Barthelemy, MD MPH MA: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
• J.A. Balogun, MD: University of Ibadan, Nigeria

You can access the survey here using the
https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Gj71NjNmAGG6ai