By: Christoph Emmerich
“Hold your horses!”
November 2, 2022Risk of Alzheimer’s disease nearly doubles in older adults with Covid-19! Like many of you, several weeks ago we have also…
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November 2, 2022News “Aligned on Quality” meeting (Berlin, Oct 10th 2022) – Read more Launch of the “Research Quality Transparency” Tool – Read more Federal Actions Needed…
Read MoreADDITIONAL READS NOVEMBER 2022
November 2, 2022Further commentaries, articles and blog posts worth reading: Without appropriate metadata, data-sharing mandates are pointless Research funders and the promotion of…
Read MoreObserving Many Researchers Using the Same Data and Hypothesis Reveals a Hidden Universe of Uncertainty
November 2, 2022Most discussions of reliability problems in science focus on systematic biases. In this article, Nate Breznau and colleagues broaden the lens…
Read MoreAI-enabled image fraud in scientific publications
November 2, 2022Destroying image integrity in scientific papers may result in serious consequences. Inappropriate duplication and fabrication of images are two common misconducts…
Read MoreCell line authentication: a necessity for reproducible biomedical research
November 2, 2022Immortalized or continuous cell lines are invaluable tools in basic and preclinical research. However, the widespread use of misidentified cell lines…
Read MoreFinding the best fit for improving reproducibility: reflections from the QUEST Center for Responsible Research
November 2, 2022Increasing the reproducibility and trustworthiness of biomedical research requires engaging stakeholders from all levels in an institutional setting. The QUEST Center…
Read MoreIs the future of peer review automated?
November 2, 2022The rising rate of preprints and publications, combined with persistent inadequate reporting practices and problems with study design and execution, have…
Read MoreDesigning and implementing a research integrity promotion plan: Recommendations for research funders
November 2, 2022Various stakeholders in science have put research integrity high on their agenda. Among them, research funders are prominently placed to foster…
Read MoreCitation counts and journal impact factors do not capture some indicators of research quality in the behavioural and brain sciences
November 2, 2022Citation data and journal impact factors are important components of faculty dossiers and figure prominently in both promotion decisions and assessments…
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