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    • Systematic code review offers a valuable method for improving research reproducibility.
    • Multiple complementary strategies exist to minimize coding mistakes.
    • No single method guarantees reproducibility; a comprehensive cultural approach is necessary.

    Conclusions:

    • Adopting systematic code review is a key step towards enhancing reproducibility in epidemiologic research.
    • A multi-faceted approach, including error reduction techniques and a supportive research culture, is vital.
    • Prioritizing reproducibility must become an ingrained aspect of the scientific research process.