Author: hnykvist

We define the researcher as being “evidence-based” if he/she systematically reviews what is already known before embarking on a new study. Not being evidence-based as researcher is unethical, unscientific and wasteful. In order to define and promote the concept of “Evidence-based research” (EBR) we have just published a statement in The BMJ describing the implications […]

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Interesting new blog by Shona Kirtley about the role of librarians and information specialists in helping to reduce research waste. […]

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The European Union, more specifically the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, are looking for young early state researchers (PhD students) within the area: “Research on Research”. This is an emerging new scientific discipline that aims to reduce waste in research and increase research value. The announcement from Methods in Research on Research (MIROR) points out that tens of billions of Euros are […]

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Principles of collaboration on development of automation in systematic reviews released. The Vienna Principles Systematic reviews involve multiple tasks, each with different issues, but all must be improved. Automation may assist with all tasks, from scoping reviews to identifying research gaps as well protocol development to writing and dissemination of the review. The processes for […]

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The opportunity to comment on the Bergen Statement has passed. Thanks to everyone who participated. […]

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As part of the forthcoming papers by the EBRNetwork we have prepared “The Bergen Statement on Evidence-Based Research”. A number of people have been involved in the process of preparing this important document, but we need to ensure that it includes every important aspect of the implications of the concept of “Evidence-Based Research”. Thus, we […]

Read More… from You are welcome to comment on ‘The Bergen Statement on Evidence-Based Research’ from 12th – 19th of August