A review identified challenges distinguishing primary reports of randomised trials for meta-research: a proposal for improved reporting.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2022.01.013
Abstract: Meta-research is the discipline of studying research itself. A core investigative tool in meta-research is the use of systematic or scoping reviews to study the characteristics, methods and reporting of primary research studies. In the… read more here.
Keywords: review identified; primary reports; meta research; trial ... See more keywords
Fake news and fake research: Why meta‐research matters more than ever
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15237
Abstract: Research is in a crisis of credibility, and this is to the peril of all paediatricians. Billions of dollars are being wasted each year because research is not planned, badly conducted or poorly reported, and… read more here.
Keywords: research; matters ever; research meta; research matters ... See more keywords
Comparison between 2000 and 2018 on the reporting of statistical significance and clinical relevance in physiotherapy clinical trials in six major physiotherapy journals: a meta-research design
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054875
Abstract: Design Meta-research. Objective To compare the prevalence of reporting p values, effect estimates and clinical relevance in physiotherapy randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published in the years 2000 and 2018. Methods We performed a meta-research study… read more here.
Keywords: 2000 2018; physiotherapy; clinical relevance; meta research ... See more keywords
Meta-Research Perspectives on Verbal Lie Detection
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13030392
Abstract: Verbal lie detection (VLD) research, conducted mainly in the cognitive sciences, examines content-based indicators that differ between truth-tellers and lie-tellers. Following the meta-research approach (examination of the research itself), the current paper aimed to ascertain… read more here.
Keywords: vld research; verbal lie; lie detection; meta research ... See more keywords
Meta-research: justifying career disruption in funding applications, a survey of Australian researchers
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.76123
Abstract: Background: When researchers’ careers are disrupted by life events – such as illness or childbirth – they often need to take extended time off. This creates a gap in their research output that can reduce… read more here.
Keywords: career; meta research; disruption; career disruption ... See more keywords