The Brazilian Reproducibility Network

Area of Science:

• Scientific reproducibility
• Metascience
• Open science practices

Background:

• The open and reproducible science movement is driving significant changes in scientific research.
• The Brazilian Reproducibility Network (BrRN) was founded in 2023 to unify these efforts nationally.

Purpose of the Study:

• To consolidate open and reproducible science efforts in Brazil.
• To foster a collaborative environment for activism, educational resource development, and metascience.
• To promote common values across diverse scientific fields and regions.

Main Methods:

• The article details the background and formation of the BrRN.
• It outlines the network's activities during its initial two years.
• The BrRN involves institutions, scientific societies, journals, groups, and individuals.

Main Results:

• The BrRN has successfully initiated national-level consolidation of open science initiatives.
• The network has begun developing educational resources and promoting metascience activities.
• It has established a collaborative framework engaging various stakeholders across Brazil.

Conclusions:

• The BrRN aims to enhance the reliability, responsibility, and rigor of Brazilian science.
• The network champions collaborative, transparent, and reproducible research practices.
• The initiative is expected to contribute to a more robust scientific ecosystem in Brazil.