Correction: Open science challenges, benefits and tips in early career and beyond

Allen, Christopher; Mehler, David M. A.

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.3000587

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“…Whereas 96% of the first-reported hypotheses were supported in 152 randomly selected traditional hypothesis-testing studies, only 44% of corresponding hypotheses were supported among 71 registered reports published in psychology and psychiatry (Scheel et al, 2020; see also Wiseman et al, 2019). Similarly, Allen and Mehler (2019) found only 39% of hypotheses in 113 registered reports in psychology and biomedicine were supported, a markedly lower proportion than in traditional publications. Although alternative explanations exist (e.g., researchers may examine more risky hypotheses in registered reports), these findings lend support to the notion that registered reports combat publication bias and the use of questionable research practices to generate significant findings (Chambers & Tzavella, 2020).…”

Section: Reducing Likelihood Of Publication Biasmentioning

confidence: 94%

Registered Reports in Special Education: Introduction to the Special Series

Cook

Maggin

Robertson

2021

Remedial and Special Education

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This article introduces a special series of registered reports in Remedial and Special Education. Registered reports are an innovative approach to publishing that aim to increase the credibility of research. Registered reports are provisionally accepted for publication before a study is conducted, based on the importance of the research questions and the rigor of the proposed methods. If provisionally accepted, the journal agrees to publish the study if researchers adhere to accepted plans and report the study appropriately, regardless of study findings. In this article, we describe how registered reports work, review their benefits (e.g., combatting questionable research practices and publication bias, allowing expert reviewers to provide constructive feedback before a study is conducted) and limitations (e.g., requires additional time and effort, cannot be applied to all studies), review the application of registered reports in education and special education, and make recommendations for implementing registered reports in special education.

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Section: Reducing Likelihood Of Publication Biasmentioning

confidence: 94%

Registered Reports in Special Education: Introduction to the Special Series

Cook

Maggin

Robertson

2021

Remedial and Special Education

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“…McAlpine et al classified ECRs as 'doctoral students and, to a lesser extent, post-PhD university researchers ' (2018, 149). Allen and Mehler (2019), in their abstract, simply defined ECRs as those who 'carry out the research'. Bielczyk et al, defined ECRs as 'individuals pursuing academic research at the sub tenure level, regardless of years of experience' (2020: 212).…”

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Challenges that Early Career Researchers Face in Academic Research and Publishing

Silva¹

2021

EIRJ

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the academic community. Yet, in some respects, they occupy a selectively inferior niche due to structural constraints, as well as personal and professional limitations. ECRs, who are at an initial stage of their careers, face multiple challenges in research and publishing due to a relative lack of experience. These may make them vulnerable to abuse and cause stress and anxiety. Those challenges may have been amplified in the COVID-19 era. ECRs' efforts may unfairly boost the reputation of their mentors and/or supervisors (Matthew Effect), so greater credit equity is needed in research and publishing. This opinion paper provides a broad appreciation of the struggles that ECRs face in research and publishing. This paper also attempts to identify extraneous factors that might make ECRs professionally more vulnerable in the COVID-19 era than their established seniors. ECRs may find it difficult to establish a unique career path that embraces creativity and accommodates their personal or professional desires. This is because they may encounter a rigid research and publishing environment that is dominated by a structurally determined status quo. The role of ECRs' supervisors is essential in guiding ECRs in a scholarly volatile environment, allowing them to adapt to it. ECRs also need to be conscientious of the constantly evolving research and publishing landscape, the importance of open science and reproducibility, and the risks posed by spam and predatory publishing. Flexibility, sensitivity, creativity, adaptability, courage, good observational skills, and a focus on research and publishing integrity are key aspects that will hold ECRs in good stead on their scientific career path in a post-COVID-19 era.

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“…Indeed, the U.S. National Academies published a detailed report highlighting the role of open science in broadening the impact of research, including changes in the business environment, [12] and Allen and Mehler articulate many benefits of open science to researchers, including early career researchers. [13] Although this perspective is focused on university patenting, there is mounting evidence that patents in any context do not spur innovation, [14][15][16] and a strong case can be made that patents and trade secrets developed through public funding should not be allowed for any institution. Certainly, universities with mandates to promote social good should not accept private sector funding from companies whose aims are clearly antithetical to this mission, such as those that profit from activities known to negatively impact environmental and human health.…”

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Could open science stimulate industry partnerships in chemical engineering university research?

Hart

Edwards

et al. 2021

Can J Chem Eng

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The hardest problems that engineers tackle, such as climate change, energy sustainability, food security, and water quality and quantity, cannot be solved without partnerships among universities, governments, and industry. These solutions must also be global, as low and middle income countries are particularly affected. In this Perspective, we ask the question whether the current and accepted framework for engineering research at Canadian universities is optimally structured to meet these challenges, and whether we should explore alternatives. We focus particularly on industry partnerships, knowledge translation and commercialization because these areas are central to creating societal impact from our work. BACKGROUNDTo tackle real-world problems, partnerships with industry are essential. Industry brings expertise and funding, and provides critical knowledge about logistic and technical barriers to implementation of new inventions. Industry collaborations are also encouraged by universities and governments. Indeed, one of the Ontario government's ten new metrics of success for Ontario universities is the level of industry funding. Yet, the increased emphasis on industry partnerships in the university system and raises interesting questions about the academic mission. In the 6-page University of Toronto's "Statement of Institutional Purposes", the university states its primary commitment is to the principles of equal opportunity, equity and justice, and collaborations with industry are mentioned only once -as a means to contribute to the university's research aims. These perhaps conflicting aims raise interesting questions for academic engineers. How do we best ensure that our partnerships with industry conform to our academic mission?To make real-world impact, it is also important to transfer knowledge from the universities to the private sector. And while by far the greatest economic impact of universities is contributed indirectly by our graduates entering the work-force, in recent decades there has been increased emphasis on creating more direct economic impact, including through spin-off companies. This emphasis has been supported by government innovation policies, which emphasize the value of intellectual property, as well as by the new attention on university rankings, which use patents as a proxy metric of innovation. The prevailing narrative is that

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Correction: Open science challenges, benefits and tips in early career and beyond

Cited by 33 publications

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Registered Reports in Special Education: Introduction to the Special Series

Registered Reports in Special Education: Introduction to the Special Series

Challenges that Early Career Researchers Face in Academic Research and Publishing

Could open science stimulate industry partnerships in chemical engineering university research?

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