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Peer review is more than just critiquing papers—it's about building a community. In our latest blog, biologist Steven Cooke discusses how we can reimagine peer review to address today's challenges, from misinformation to public distrust. Learn how a collaborative, solutions-focused approach can create a better future for science. 🌍 #PeerReviewWeek 💡 Read now on the #CSPblog ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gSVjmJWP

🌟 Beyond Criticism: Creating a Future for Peer Review 🌟 Our latest CSP blog post highlights Steven J. Cooke’s insightful article in FACETS Journal on the future of peer review. Joined by 16 co-authors, Cooke presents 12 actionable reforms to strengthen this critical process. In an era of misinformation and AI challenges, he advocates for transparency and evidence-based practices to foster trust in science. Peer review is more than publishing—it’s about cultivating stronger scientists and communities. #PeerReviewWeek #Scholpub #PeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #SciencePublishing #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicChatter

Interesting article on Steven Cooke's paper about the peer-review process, published in FACETS, Canada's first and only multidisciplinary open-access science journal from the Canadian Science Publishing. The challenges with #peerreview are well-known, but what’s even more crucial is finding solutions to improve the process and strengthen trust in science. Cooke’s vision is “refreshingly collaborative and forward-thinking”. I liked the sense of community where both authors and reviewers can grow and learn from the process. As Cooke wisely says, "as a #reviewer, you need to put your critical thinking hat on." Through this mindset, we can build what he calls a "community of practice", where science becomes more robust. However, let’s not forget that this process relies on the #voluntary efforts of reviewers. With our increasingly busy lives, it’s becoming harder to find the time to provide thorough and thoughtful reviews (myself included). We are constantly being flooded with requests to review papers. And as competition in science intensifies, our time becomes even more limited. It’s clear that we need to rethink and improve the peer-review process, and Cooke’s vision of "stirring the waters" is a step in the right direction.

In the ever-evolving field of biology, the intersection of innovation and routine tasks is often overlooked. Our latest blog post delves into the pressing need for more intelligent minds to address the mundane yet critical aspects of biological research and applications. By focusing on foundational work, we can unlock new potential and drive significant advancements in the field. Explore the insights and implications of this underrepresented area by reading our full article. Discover more here: https://ift.tt/6SQx0WH

Sharing data in publicly accessible repositories is a key component of the FAIR Guiding Principles for Scientific Data Management and Stewardship, however, data associated with publications are often not made publicly available. Our new #blog series, The Stories that Drive ASAP's Open Science Policies, by Dana Cobb Lewis, PhD, highlights the critical role of data sharing to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery by allowing others to build upon the work of those who came before 🔬 Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/etByeR6G

📢 The Special Issue "Role of Computational Methods for Living Systems at Different Scales" is now open for submissions! 🥼 This Special Issue is guest-edited by Dr. Francesco Montefusco, Dr. Morten Gram Pedersen and Dr. Anna Procopio. 💡 In this Special Issue, we will highlight the importance of devising computational methods to better understand the functioning of living systems at different scales, from subcellular and cellular systems to organisms, populations, and even ecosystems. 🔗 Click the link to access more details about the Special Issue: https://lnkd.in/gzUgKWnU. 🕑 The deadline for manuscript submissions is 20 February 2025. 🎉 Welcome to join us as authors and reviewers! 👏 And welcome to follow our LinkedIn account: https://lnkd.in/grPNkBrg. #Computational #modeling #analysis #living_systems #syntheticbiology #biomedical

🔬 Excited to share our latest blog post on why scientists should embrace new My-Domains! The right domain ending is key to presenting research effectively and building credibility in the scientific community. Read more here: [link] #ScientificResearch #MyDomainsInScience #BuildingCredibility https://ift.tt/605B7vu

Read the article: https://lnkd.in/d-VTGtVa In the evolving landscape of scientific research, recent paper retractions due to western blot image manipulation have cast a spotlight on the critical need for robust data integrity and stringent manuscript approval processes. At its core, data integrity ensures that the data presented in scientific papers accurately reflect experimental reality. Therefore, it is imperative for journals to enforce stricter prepublication requirements and for researchers to follow best practices for data normalization, particularly in western blotting, to safeguard the accuracy of published data. In this article in Lab Manager, Chelsea Pratt from Bio-Rad Laboratories discusses the importance of data normalization and how stain-free western blotting workflow can help scientists maintain data integrity whilst adhering to new publication guidelines. Learn more about stain-free western blotting ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gzTfRWVV #WesternBlotting #DataNormalization #LifeScience

🚀 Super excited to share our latest blog post on why scientists should consider using new My-Domains! Choosing the right domain ending is crucial for presenting research effectively and building credibility in the scientific community. Check out the full article here: [link] #ScienceCommunity #MyDomains #ResearchCredibility https://ift.tt/pMG0FPk

I know you're not supposed to read the comments on YouTube videos, but I do anyway ... and was so heartened to read this one on our recent conversation with the biologist Michael Levin as this is what we strive to achieve: "I work as a cleaner in a supermarket - to be able to hear this cutting edge thinking at the forefront of science is what is the most wonderful thing!" Here's the video: https://lnkd.in/gkBNpMUV