By: Christoph Emmerich

“Hold your horses!”
November 2, 2022

Risk 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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Newsletter November 2022
November 2, 2022

News “Aligned on Quality” meeting (Berlin, Oct 10th 2022) – Read more  Launch of the “Research Quality Transparency” Tool – Read more Federal Actions Needed…

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ADDITIONAL READS NOVEMBER 2022
November 2, 2022

Further commentaries, articles and blog posts worth reading: Without appropriate metadata, data-sharing mandates are pointless Research funders and the promotion of…

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Observing Many Researchers Using the Same Data and Hypothesis Reveals a Hidden Universe of Uncertainty
November 2, 2022

Most discussions of reliability problems in science focus on systematic biases. In this article, Nate Breznau and colleagues broaden the lens…

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AI-enabled image fraud in scientific publications
November 2, 2022

Destroying image integrity in scientific papers may result in serious consequences. Inappropriate duplication and fabrication of images are two common misconducts…

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Cell line authentication: a necessity for reproducible biomedical research
November 2, 2022

Immortalized or continuous cell lines are invaluable tools in basic and preclinical research. However, the widespread use of misidentified cell lines…

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Finding the best fit for improving reproducibility: reflections from the QUEST Center for Responsible Research
November 2, 2022

Increasing the reproducibility and trustworthiness of biomedical research requires engaging stakeholders from all levels in an institutional setting. The QUEST Center…

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Is the future of peer review automated? 
November 2, 2022

The rising rate of preprints and publications, combined with persistent inadequate reporting practices and problems with study design and execution, have…

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Designing and implementing a research integrity promotion plan: Recommendations for research funders
November 2, 2022

Various stakeholders in science have put research integrity high on their agenda. Among them, research funders are prominently placed to foster…

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Citation counts and journal impact factors do not capture some indicators of research quality in the behavioural and brain sciences
November 2, 2022

Citation data and journal impact factors are important components of faculty dossiers and figure prominently in both promotion decisions and assessments…

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