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Recognizing the value of meta-research and making it easier to find
Elizabeth R Stevens1, Gregory Laynor2
1elizabeth.stevens@nyulangone.org, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Meta-research, the study of research itself, is crucial for health sciences librarianship. Establishing a dedicated subject heading will improve discoverability and advance this vital scientific field.
Area of Science:
- Meta-research
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Meta-research examines research practices, reproducibility, peer review, and open access, fields highly relevant to health sciences librarianship.
- The interdisciplinary nature and broad scope of meta-research pose challenges for literature identification.
- Current search terms are insufficient for effectively locating meta-research studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of meta-research for health sciences librarianship.
- To identify the difficulties in finding meta-research literature using existing keywords.
- To advocate for the creation of a specific controlled vocabulary for meta-research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of meta-research topics and health sciences librarianship relevance.
- Analysis of current indexing terms and their limitations in capturing meta-research.
- Argumentation for the development of a dedicated meta-research subject heading.
Main Results:
- Meta-research offers substantial value to health sciences librarianship.
- Existing terminology hinders comprehensive identification of meta-research publications.
- A dedicated subject heading is necessary to enhance visibility and impact.
Conclusions:
- A specific subject heading for meta-research is essential for advancing the field.
- Improved discoverability will facilitate the integration of meta-research findings into practice.
- This initiative supports the growth and impact of meta-research in health sciences.
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