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Towards ARTEM-IS: Design guidelines for evidence-based EEG methodology reporting tools.
Suzy J Styles1, Vanja Ković2, Han Ke3
1Psychology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Centre for Research and Development in Learning, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.
New tools are needed to improve the reporting of electroencephalography (EEG) methodology. The ARTEM-IS Statement outlines a plan for creating an international standard template to enhance transparency and reproducibility in EEG research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Engineering
- Scientific Methodology
Background:
- Increasing volume of electroencephalography (EEG) research necessitates standardized reporting guidelines.
- Existing guidelines and checklists show limited adoption, leading to errors and omissions in published EEG methods.
- Lack of standardized reporting hinders scientific transparency, reproducibility, and metascience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the limitations of current written methodology descriptions in EEG research.
- To propose the development of new tools for intuitive and foolproof reporting of EEG methodology.
- To introduce the ARTEM-IS Statement as a foundational step towards an international standard for EEG methodology reporting.
Main Methods:
- Drawing lessons from high-complexity fields like aviation and surgery for tool development.
- Initiating community consultation to ensure utility of proposed EEG reporting tools.
- Presenting the ARTEM-IS Statement and Design Guidelines for community feedback and collaborative development.
Main Results:
- The ARTEM-IS Statement has been launched, outlining necessary actions for creating an international standard reporting template.
- Draft ARTEM-IS template and Design Guidelines were presented for public consultation.
- Community engagement is invited to collectively develop evidence-based tools for EEG methodology reporting.
Conclusions:
- New, evidence-based tools are essential to overcome the limitations of current EEG methodology reporting.
- Community-driven development of an Agreed Reporting Template for Electroencephalography Methodology - International Standard (ARTEM-IS) is proposed.
- The ARTEM-IS initiative aims to improve the accuracy, transparency, and reproducibility of EEG research through standardized, intuitive reporting tools.
