Journal of Trial and Error
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The Journal of Trial and Error aims to close the gap between what is researched and what is published. #MakingErrorsCount
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Joined June 2019
New on the Cultures of Trial and Error blog: “Field-specific barriers to performing replications” Why replication is straightforward in some fields and nearly impossible in others-from psychology and cancer biology to nanoscience and astronomy Read here: https://t.co/yS3ixSvCzk
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Is it time for a revolution in medicine? The drive to reduce ‘waste’ in health research has dominated research for decades. This special issue of the Journal of Trial and Error focuses on rethinking ‘failure’, and its role in scientific progress: https://t.co/bejs3SltcH
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How does attention shape addiction? The new research reflection published in the Journal of Trial and Error suggests it might not be as straightforward as once thought; it’s a dynamic, context-dependent process. If you are interested, see the article: https://t.co/rpDczgB61L.
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Is the foundation of science crumbling? Researchers from Radboud found a lot of articles claiming to reduce brain damage. But on closer inspection, many papers in the field have suspicious errors, caused by a lack of self-correction. Read the paper here: https://t.co/N6PmtWeem9
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Science grows through failure as much as success. In our first Trial & Error Symposium we explored how to make openness, uncertainty, and null results part of research culture. Read the full recap here: https://t.co/x9ffwWKpKG
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Does breaking protocol lead to new discoveries? A student researching electricity generation from wood did exactly that. Through a clever analogy, and the courage to challenge models, the student discovered the Popcorn effect. Reflections on the event: https://t.co/S4mhO1awTO
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Have you checked JOTE's latest article on this potential new method for studying brain health? The article explores a method to detect blood–brain barrier (BBB)-specific extracellular vesicles (EVs) circulating in peripheral blood. Read more here: https://t.co/xh730pXPPm
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Have you read the recent Editorial in Nature regarding disinformation about acetaminophen by American political or “public health” figures? Read more here: https://t.co/txYJgYujDh
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We had a wonderful day at the Trial & Error Award Symposium! A special thank-you to our co-organizers and sponsors - @DeUtrechtse, @YoungAcademyUT, Utrecht Young Academy, @MuseumofFailure, Descartes Centre, GKG Impact Grant, and NWO OS Fund. Your support is always appreciated.
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Science is said to ‘self-correct’. But who is this ‘self’? As Sergio Sismondo shows, correction isn’t neat - it’s shaped by pharma interests, politics, and media. Read the new Cultures of Trial and Error post here: https://t.co/j9Pkwr777H
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We are excited to welcome you all tomorrow from 10.00 to 17.30! Just a reminder that the location is Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN. If you’d like to type it into your maps, here is the link - https://t.co/dybaee4Age. The livestream can be found here - https://t.co/pQ3fRfp7ND.
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Trial and Error Award Symposium! We will gather at the University Museum Utrecht to explore failure in the context of scientific research. We hope you'll join us and register for the event here: https://t.co/Thv4Yuhhev
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Big News! The Journal of Trial and Error is officially listed on the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)! 🎉 After years of hard work, our mission is now even more accessible to researchers worldwide. 🌟Find us here: https://t.co/WwNIDWdKDw 🌟
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Have you reflected on how to combat widespread misinformation in your community? This recently published article may have just the suggestion! The authors of the reflection discuss the gamified ‘inoculation’ game in rural India. Read more here: https://t.co/8YNRGSMCXf
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Would you like to support and celebrate yours and other ‘failures’ in science that contribute to the advancement of methodological and sound scientific research? Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium! You can register here- https://t.co/gm1K7LNvUa
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Would you still participate in a study if there was no financial reward? This study shows how different incentivization strategies affect participation in Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) studies. You can read more here: https://t.co/TreVfJ9NPi.
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In an interview with Skepter, our Editor-in-chief @Sarahanne Field discusses the importance of publishing on ‘failures’: null results, flawed experiments, and boring outcomes. Read it (in dutch!) in https://t.co/46M2jAFL7C
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Did you know that tomorrow, September 5th, is International Day of Charity? Support our mission to remove financial barriers to the dissemination of open-access science and help us keep our research freely available by donating here: https://t.co/X8MNU03AcO
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When science goes wrong, who fixes it? Melpomeni Antonakaki traces Japan’s bioscience scandals (2006–2014) to show how “engines of science correction” can lead to bold reform and increase accountability - or grind to a halt. Read more: https://t.co/7ZowYTMgqx
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Proposal submissions for our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education remain open! Read more, including examples of potential contribution topics, and submit your proposal via https://t.co/xyc2DGNvT0 before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
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Good news - we have extended the deadline for proposal submissions for our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education! Read more and submit your proposal via https://t.co/xyc2DGNvT0 before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
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