Learning from Our Mistakes: We Have a Scientific and Fiscal Obligation to Publish Failed Results
Year: 2020
Type: preprint
Abstract: By only publishing the positive and successful results of our research, we as a field are limiting scientific advances and exercising poor stewardship of financial resources. By moving toward norms that include disseminating failed, unexpected, and tangential results, we have the opportunity to not only increase the efficiency of science, but also advance new discoveries. Of the broad scientific disciplines, chemistry in particular is poised to take advantage of already-existing, relatively low-barrier approaches to change the scientific publishing culture.
Source: ChemRxiv
Authors: Carolyn Levinn, Michael Pluth
Institution: University of Oregon
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4236053733