On the value of meta-research for early career researchers: A commentary
On the value of meta-research for early career researchers: A commentary

On the value of meta-research for early career researchers: A commentary

JCPP Adv. 2024 Apr 24;4(2):e12235. doi: 10.1002/jcv2.12235. eCollection 2024 Jun.

ABSTRACT

Meta-research, also known as “research on research” is a field of study that investigates the methods, reporting, reproducibility, evaluation, and incentives along the research continuum. Meta-research literacy is imperative to ensure high quality, transparent and reproducible primary data or meta-research products. In this commentary, we propose that early career researchers should be trained in meta-research as a foundation to develop a deeper understanding of the research process and ability to appraise the research literature and design high-quality original studies, irrespective of their chosen field of study. We discuss the importance of meta-research and open science from the perspective of an early career trainee, highlighting essential areas for growth and obstacles one may encounter.

PMID:38827987 | PMC:PMC11143950 | DOI:10.1002/jcv2.12235