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1Department of Psychology, 1202 West Johnson Street, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
|July 26, 2018
Summary
Cognitive scientists value research transparency, but current systems may not reward it. This article proposes changes to academic and societal reward structures to better acknowledge transparency efforts.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Growing enthusiasm for research transparency among cognitive scientists.
- Potential mismatch between transparency efforts and academic reward systems.
- Need for systemic changes to incentivize open science practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose actionable strategies for rewarding research transparency.
- To integrate transparency metrics into academic evaluations.
- To advocate for societal recognition of transparent research.
Main Methods:
- Review of current academic reward structures (job searches, promotion, tenure).
- Analysis of existing national and societal award selection processes.
- Development of recommendations for incorporating transparency into evaluations.
Main Results:
- Identification of key evaluation points where transparency can be assessed.
- Proposal of specific mechanisms for acknowledging and compensating transparency.
- Framework for aligning incentives with open science principles.
Conclusions:
- Rewarding research transparency is crucial for its sustained adoption.
- Systemic adjustments in academic and societal recognition are necessary.
- Implementing these changes will foster a more robust and trustworthy scientific community.
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