'Seven Deadly' Author Sins that Subvert Scientific Progress.

This article explores the "Seven Deadly Author Sins" that hinder scientific progress, including ideological bias, restricted data-sharing, plagiarism, and inadequate funding. The importance of peer review and adhering to professional conduct in scientific papers is emphasized. The challenges faced by journal editors in maintaining integrity and standards are discussed, with a call for further research on authors' attitudes and behaviors to improve journal operations. The article acknowledges the pressure authors face to publish in high-profile journals and encourages courteous behavior to support efficient scientific publishing. [Extracted from the article]