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Promoting no new research studies without prior systematic review of existing evidence & efficient production, updating, and accessibility of systematic reviews

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Retraction Watch@RetractionWatchOct 2
"The Methods Section Should Not be an Afterthought in Scientific Papers." the-scientist.com/the-method…

Why the Methods Section Belongs Upfront in Scientific Papers | The Scientist

Relegating the Methods section to the end of research papers undermines scientific appraisal. It is time to return to the traditional IMRaD publication format.

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Retraction Watch@RetractionWatchOct 3
Researcher says academia will fall due to “[p]erverse incentives” that “sustained the publishing industry as we know it and blew up the bubble. AI is now pushing that trend into Weimar territory, and papers will be worth nothing.” giorgio.gilest.ro/the-weimar…
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Become an #EvidenceAmbassador for #WorldEBHCDay! Join the 2026 campaign, ‘Evidence and AI: People at the Centre’ 📝 Submit a blog 🎥 Share a video/podcast 🎉 Host an event Learn how you can get involved: 🔗 worldebhcday.org/get-involve… Swipe to see images from previous celebrations.
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eBASE Africa@ebase_africaAug 10
#MondayQuote Happy new week! Visit our Teaching and Learning Toolkit: ebaselearning.org #ImprovingLivelihoods @GPforEducation @EduCannotWait @TheActionKenya @MyraNdum
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Covidence@CovidenceAug 4
Research investment shouldn't only focus on the quantity of publications, but the tangible benefits for communities 🌱 Fadzil Hassan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, shares how research outcomes enhance lives. Watch: ap1.hubs.ly/H015blk0
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💡 AI can speed up evidence synthesis, but it can't build trust or support implementation. In the latest #WorldEBHCDay blog, Prof Zoe Jordan explores why faster evidence alone isn't enough to change practice. 📖 Read the blog here👇 worldebhcday.org/blog/2026/t…
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The Africa Evidence Youth League #AEYL brings together a dynamic, diverse cohort of emerging leaders across countries, sectors, and roles; from government to academia, teachers to researchers. Be part of this youth EIDM movement. Apply here: forms.gle/bnSZyYoks8UL2YXd7
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What if your ideas could shape decisions across Africa? Join the Africa Evidence Youth League #AEYL a youth-led movement driving change through evidence. Be part of it: forms.gle/NJKQoqkL1sYZw2C26 #AEYL #YouthLeadership #EIDM #Africa
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eBASE Africa@ebase_africaAug 3
#MondayQuote Happy new week. Happy new month! @okwen @AfricaAEYL @Africa_evidence
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What's it like to take Oxford's Health Behaviour Change short course? Dr Alexandra Caulfield shares how the course has influenced her approach to primary care, from understanding patients' behaviours to supporting lasting change. Read her blog: bit.ly/4pvWZbb
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We invite you to get involved in the 2026 #WorldEBHCDay campaign, ‘Evidence and AI: People at the Centre’. There are many ways you can participate! 📖 Submit a blog 🎥 Submit a short video/podcast 🎧 👥 Host an event 🩺 Become an evidence ambassador 👉worldebhcday.org/get-involve…
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New publication! The number of scientific articles has exploded in the last thirty years. We have identified and categorized the different aspects of research waste to help reduce it, ensuring efficient resource allocation and scientific integrity. doi.org/10.1111/jebm.12616
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#CochraneDaily Just published! Scoping review of five aspects of research waste in biomedicine #ResearchWaste #JEBM onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Five aspects of research waste in biomedicine: A scoping review

Background The number of published journal articles has grown exponentially during the last 30 years, which may have led to some wasteful research. However, the terminology associated with research...

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"How systematic reviews can reduce waste in research." - @PaulGlasziou and @iainchalmersTTi for @bmj_latest blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2015/10/29…
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When designing and reporting a clinical trial choose outcomes wisely "Avoidable waste of research related to outcome planning and reporting in clinical trials" @rewardalliance @iainchalmersTTi @PaulGlasziou @COMETinitiative @dmoher @yordayou bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.co…

Avoidable waste of research related to outcome planning and reporting in clinical trials

BMC Medicine - Inadequate planning, selective reporting, and incomplete reporting of outcomes in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) contribute to the problem of waste of research. We aimed to...

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PLOS@PLOS27 May 2014
Replying to @PaulGlasziou
@PaulGlasziou: Solving the problems of pre-publication waste & post-pub access could hugely accelerate medical research @PLOSMedicine – at California, USA
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How systematic reviews can reduce waste in research blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2015/10/29… New blog post by @iainchalmersTTi @PaulGlasziou

Paul Glasziou and Iain Chalmers: How systematic reviews can reduce waste in research - The BMJ

If you asked a member of the public “Should researchers review relevant, existing research systematically before embarking on further research?” they would probably be puzzled. Why would you ask a...

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Replying to @PaulGlasziou
@PaulGlasziou discussing importance of preventing research waste @GC_Health #ResearchWeek
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@bmj_latest13 Nov 2018
As much as 85% of research is a waste of time and money that also causes harm to patients. Essay by @PaulGlasziou and @iainchalmersTTi on why research waste is still a scandal bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k464…
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#EBRresearch Yuanxi Jia: this research looked at 3 columns on research waste from @TheLancet article by @PaulGlasziou and @iainchalmersTTi thelancet.com/journals/lance…
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