The reproducibility challenge – what researchers need

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  • Federica Rosetta Elsevier

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https://doi.org/10.7557/5.4257

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Within the Open Science discussions, the current call for “reproducibility” comes from the raising awareness that results as presented in research papers are not as easily reproducible as expected, or even contradicted those original results in some reproduction efforts. In this context, transparency and openness are seen as key components to facilitate good scientific practices, as well as scientific discovery. As a result, many funding agencies now require the deposit of research data sets, institutions improve the training on the application of statistical methods, and journals begin to mandate a high level of detail on the methods and materials used. How can researchers be supported and encouraged to provide that level of transparency? An important component is the underlying research data, which is currently often only partly available within the article. At Elsevier we have therefore been working on journal data guidelines which clearly explain to researchers when and how they are expected to make their research data available. Simultaneously, we have also developed the corresponding infrastructure to make it as easy as possible for researchers to share their data in a way that is appropriate in their field. To ensure researchers get credit for the work they do on managing and sharing data, all our journals support data citation in line with the FORCE11 data citation principles – a key step in the direction of ensuring that we address the lack of credits and incentives which emerged from the Open Data analysis (Open Data - the Researcher Perspective https://www.elsevier.com/about/open-science/research-data/open-data-report ) recently carried out by Elsevier together with CWTS. Finally, the presentation will also touch upon a number of initiatives to ensure the reproducibility of software, protocols and methods. With STAR methods, for instance, methods are submitted in a Structured, Transparent, Accessible Reporting format; this approach promotes rigor and robustness, and makes reporting easier for the author and replication easier for the reader.

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Author Biography

Federica Rosetta, Elsevier

Federica Rosetta, Director Global Strategic Networks, Europe

As a member of the Global Strategic Networks team at Elsevier, Federica is involved in the development of strategic initiatives and external partnerships with science organizations in Europe. In this capacity, her external collaborations focus on all matters related to improving research performance and the future of science, particularly Open Science. Her experience in Scientific Publishing, earned in fourteen years at Elsevier, spams from marketing communications to publishing and business development. Her passion for publishing traces back to her Master’s degree in Literature, Press and Publishing History.

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Published

2017-11-08

How to Cite

Rosetta, F. (2017). The reproducibility challenge – what researchers need. Septentrio Conference Series, (1). https://doi.org/10.7557/5.4257