Cluster 9: Academic Structures and Institutions — FORRT Open Science Taxonomy | FORRT - Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training

9 Academic Structures and Institutions

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Attainment of a grounding in topics related to academia and academics. Students should understand how individuals, teams, institutions, and academic culture work together to promote (or hinder) openness, inclusion, diversity, equity, and transparency. Gathering perspectives on navigating scientific and academic life. Learning the challenges and rewards in the academic setting, the “hidden curriculum” in academic life. There are 17 sub-clusters which aim to further parse the learning and teaching process:

▸ Accessibility 8 / 8

Accessibility refers to making data, research environments, teaching and research outputs usable (e.g. Universal Design and hybrid participation options) by as many people as possible.

teaching/training Paper

Next‐generation field courses: Integrating Open Science and online learning

This resource explores how field courses can serve as a strategic pedagogical platform for training early career researchers in Open Science practices. It describes a specific approach to integrating these workflows within the practical constraints of environmental and biological fieldwork in both physical and online formats.

teaching/training Paper

Compassionate pedagogy for neurodiversity in higher education: A conceptual analysis

This resource provides a conceptual framework for applying "compassionate pedagogy" in higher education to support neurodivergent students. It promotes a shift from pathologizing models toward a perspective that recognizes cognitive variation as natural biodiversity, offering a basis for more inclusive teaching practices.

evidence Paper

Developing the inclusive curriculum: Is supplementary lecture recording an effective approach in supporting students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)?

This study evaluates the impact of supplementary lecture recordings on the learning experiences of students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). It provides empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of lecture capture as an inclusive tool for reducing learning barriers in a traditional curriculum.

evidence Paper

Lights, camera, active! appreciation of active learning predicts positive attitudes towards lecture capture

This pre-registered study investigates how instructors' pedagogical beliefs about active learning influence their willingness to adopt and support lecture capture technology. The findings specifically address and challenge common concerns regarding the perceived negative impact of recordings on classroom attendance and student engagement.

Nordmann, E., Hutchison, J., MacKay, J.R.D. (2021). Lecture rapture: the place and case for lectures in the new normal. Teaching in Higher Education, 27(5), 709-716. https:doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2021.2015755

practice/tools Paper

Leveraging Campus Collaboration to Promote Sustainable, Inclusive Writing Support for All Students

This resource provides a model for sustainable campus collaboration to support writing and literacy development for students with intellectual disabilities. It details how cross-departmental partnerships can provide specialized interventions that would otherwise be prohibitively resource-intensive for individual academic programs.

practice/tools Paper

Guidelines to improve internationalization in the psychological sciences

This resource provides a set of actionable best practices and guidelines aimed at increasing international representation and diversity within the field of psychology. It specifically addresses how to bridge publication and data gaps across different world regions to move beyond the dominance of Western, industrialized contexts.

Steinfeld, E., & Maisel, J. (2012). Universal design: Creating inclusive environments. John Wiley & Sons. https://content.e-bookshelf.de/media/reading/L-592705-5ce358b130.pdf

▸ Citation Politics & Practices 17 / 17

Citation is fundamental for academic writing to acknowledge the ideas and work of authors influenced and informed our own writing. However, the politics of citations perpetuates power imbalance especially for race, gender and neurodivergence. Under-represented individuals (e.g. ethnic minority individuals, women, LGBTQIA2S+ and neurodivergent individuals) tend to be ignored in scholarship, while a small group of white, heterosexual, neurotypical men dominate the scholar discourse and cite themselves. This section provides information detailing the under-represented groups that are under-cited and how a citation diversity statement can be a solution to reduce inequality in citation politics.

advocacy Paper

A Manifesto for Rewarding and Recognizing Team Infrastructure Roles

This manifesto advocates for the formal recognition and reward of Team Infrastructure Roles (TIRs), such as data stewards and software engineers, within the scientific research ecosystem. It highlights how current evaluation systems overlook these essential contributors and proposes a shift in institutional culture to value diverse specialized skills beyond project leadership.

critique Paper

Scientific reform, citation politics and the bureaucracy of oblivion

This article examines how the open science movement may inadvertently create a 'bureaucracy of oblivion' by using transparency and replicability as exclusionary filters in citation practices. It warns against uncritical interpretations of scientific reform that may unfairly devalue research conducted before or outside of the current reformist framework.

critique Paper

The Gollum Effect: The Issue of Research Opportunity Guarding in Academia

This article introduces the "Gollum effect" to describe the possessive guarding of research resources, such as specific study sites or species, within the field of conservation biology. It highlights how this gatekeeping behavior stifles collaboration and prevents new researchers from entering specific niche fields or accessing critical data.

evidence Preprint

Meta-Research: How problematic citing practices distort science

This meta-research study uses case studies to demonstrate how distorted or problematic citation practices persist even within the field of research integrity itself. It illustrates the specific ways in which these habits can misrepresent epistemic foundations and undermine the reliability of scientific communication across disciplines.

critique Paper

Automated citation recommendation tools encourage questionable citations

This article analyzes the risks associated with automated citation recommendation systems, arguing that they may inadvertently promote questionable citing practices by reinforcing existing social reward structures. It highlights how these tools can prioritize convenience and popularity over epistemic rigor, calling for a more cautious and transparent approach to their implementation in scientific publishing.

evidence Paper

Men Set Their Own Cites High: Gender and Self-citation across Fields and over Time

This study provides large-scale empirical evidence of a significant gender gap in self-citation practices by analyzing over a million research papers across multiple disciplines. It quantifies how men cite their own work substantially more than women do and demonstrates that this disparity has persisted or even increased over several decades.

advocacy Preprint

Citing decisions in psychology: A roadblock to cumulative and inclusive science

This resource advocates for a more intentional and systematic approach to citation within psychological science to support cumulative research and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It identifies current citation behaviors as barriers to representative science and encourages authors to adopt more conscientious decision-making processes when acknowledging intellectual contributions.

evidence Paper

A critical analysis of plant science literature reveals ongoing inequities

This empirical analysis quantifies systemic geographical and gender-based inequities within the plant science literature by examining roughly 300,000 publications. It highlights significant disparities in citation impact and publication footprint, revealing how affluent nations dominate the field while research from the Global South remains under-cited despite high biodiversity in those regions.

critique Paper

On misogynoir: citation, erasure, and plagiarism

This article provides a critical analysis of citation erasure and plagiarism, specifically regarding the intellectual labor of Black women in coining and developing the term 'misogynoir.' It exposes how academic and public discourse often detaches concepts from their originators, serving as a critique of the structural anti-Blackness and misogyny embedded in citation politics.

Opara, I. (2022). How to protect research ideas as a junior scientist. Nature. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03750-0

evidence Paper

Women are credited less in science than men

This study provides empirical evidence that the perceived productivity gap in science is partially driven by women's contributions being systematically unacknowledged as formal authorship. Using multiple data sources, it demonstrates that women in research teams are significantly less likely than their male counterparts to receive credit for their work.

Smith, C. A. (2018). Cite Black women: A critical praxis. www.citeblackwomencollective.org/our-praxis.html

advocacy Paper

Cite Black Women: A Critical Praxis (A Statement)

This collective statement outlines the intellectual genealogy and core principles of the Cite Black Women movement, framing citation as a critical praxis. It serves as a call to action for scholars to intentionally recognize and engage with the intellectual contributions of Black women across all academic fields.

overview Paper

The rise of citational justice: how scholars are making references fairer

This resource provides an overview of the emerging movement toward citational justice, examining how scholars are identifying and correcting biases in academic referencing. It surveys various strategies and motivations behind current efforts to make citation practices more equitable and representative.

evidence Paper

Disabled academics: a case study in Canadian universities

This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of disabled faculty members in Canadian universities, highlighting the tensions between neoliberal performance standards and institutional accommodation policies. It contributes empirical insights into how systemic academic structures and medicalized concepts of disability marginalize scholars.

evidence Paper

Gendered citation practices in the field of communication

This research analyzes citation patterns within 14 communication journals to quantify how gender influences referencing practices in the field. The findings reveal a significant under-citation of women-led research, primarily driven by the citation choices of male authors and the structure of their professional networks.

practice/tools Paper

The Citation Diversity Statement: A Practice of Transparency, A Way of Life

This resource introduces and defines the 'Citation Diversity Statement' as a practical tool for researchers to quantify and transparently disclose the demographic diversity of their reference lists. It provides a framework for integrating reflexive citation practices into the research workflow to help mitigate systemic biases in scholarly attribution.

▸ Decolonizing Research Practices 26 / 26

advocacy Paper

Decolonizing Psychological Science: Introduction to the Special Thematic Section

This article advocates for the decolonization of psychology, arguing that the field currently overrepresents Euro-American interests and colonial structures. It serves as a call to action for the discipline to center critical voices and the interests of the global majority to ensure research sustainability and social relevance.

evidence Website

Framing power: Tracing key discourses in open science policies

This paper conducts a critical analysis of open science policies to uncover how power dynamics and colonial legacies are embedded within their language and objectives. It highlights how current policy frameworks may inadvertently reinforce global inequalities while appearing to promote openness and equity.

Ahmed, S. (2017). Living a feminist life. Duke University Press.

policies Paper

The CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance

This resource establishes the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics), providing a global policy framework for the ethical management of Indigenous data. It complements technical data standards by focusing on the rights, interests, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples within the open science landscape.

Chilisa, B. (2012). Indigenous research methodologies. Sage.

Coulthard, G. S. (2014). Red skin, white masks: Rejecting the colonial politics of recognition. University of Minnesota Press.

Denzin, N. K., Lincoln, Y. S., & Smith, L. T. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook of critical and indigenous methodologies. Sage.

Fricker, M. (2007). Epistemic injustice: Power and the ethics of knowing. Oxford University Press.

practice/tools Paper

The Application of Participatory Action-Research in Latin America

This resource details the methodology and specific techniques of Participatory Action-Research (PAR), emphasizing the integration of theory, social action, and participant involvement. It offers a practical framework for conducting research that serves marginalized groups and challenges traditional academic hierarchies in the social sciences.

Fanon, F. (1963). The wretched of the earth (C. Farrington, Trans.). Grove Press.

Freire, P. (2000). Pedagogy of the oppressed (30th anniversary ed.). Continuum. (Original work published 1970)

Quijano, A. (2000). Coloniality of power, Eurocentrism, and Latin America. Nepantla: Views from South, 1(3), 533–580.

Kovach, M. (2009). Indigenous Methodologies. University of Toronto Press.

Lugones, M. (2007). Heterosexualism and the colonial/modern gender system. Hypatia, 22(1), 186-219.

Mbembe, A. (2001). On the Postcolony. University of California Press.

Mignolo, W. D. (2011). The darker side of Western modernity: Global futures, decolonial options. Duke University Press.

Mills, C. W. (1997). The Racial Contract. Cornell University Press.

Santos, B. de S. (2014). Epistemologies of the South: Justice against epistemicide. Routledge.

overview Paper

An introduction to decolonial research

This publication provides a comprehensive introductory survey of the motivations and theoretical foundations of decolonial research. It serves as an accessible guide for researchers to understand how coloniality shapes knowledge production and how to apply decolonial perspectives to their own investigative practices.

Smith, L. T. (2012). Decolonizing methodologies: Research and Indigenous peoples (2nd ed.). Zed Books.

Spivak, G. C. (1988). Can the subaltern speak? In C. Nelson & L. Grossberg (Eds.), Marxism and the interpretation of culture (pp. 271–313). University of Illinois Press.

Patel, L. (2015). Decolonizing educational research: From ownership to answerability. Routledge.

Simpson, L. B. (2017). As we have always done: Indigenous freedom through radical resistance.

Tuck, E., & Yang, K. W. (2012). Decolonization is not a metaphor. Decolonization, 1(1), 1–40.

Wilson, S. (2020). Research is ceremony: Indigenous research methods. Fernwood publishing.

Zuberi, T., & Bonilla-Silva, E. (Eds.). (2008). White logic, white methods: Racism and methodology. Rowman & Littlefield.

▸ Diversity in Academia 23 / 23

Diversity is the presence of difference within a specific environment, e.g. racial diversity, gender diversity, social-economic diversity, neurodiversity, etc.

APA. (2017, July). Women & Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/women

APA (2010). Disability & Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/disability

APA (2010). Sexual Orientation, Gender identity & Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/lgbt

APA (2017, July). Education and Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/education

APA (2017, July). Ethnic and Racial Minorities & Socioeconomic Status American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/minorities

critique Paper

Open Science Isn't Always Open to All Scientists

This article critiques the implementation of open science, highlighting how standard practices may inadvertently exclude researchers who lack specific resources, institutional support, or geographical advantages. It argues that for open science to be truly inclusive, the movement must address the diverse socio-economic and systemic challenges faced by scientists globally.

Bossu, C. & Vladimirschi, V. (2020). Diversity, equity and inclusion in Latin America in the context of an open education initiative, OE Global Connect. https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-latin-america-in-the-context-of-an-open-education-initiative/387

critique Paper

Ableism in academia: where are the disabled and ill academics?

This resource critiques the current marketized and performance-driven culture of higher education, highlighting how these structures create barriers for disabled and chronically ill academics. It draws attention to the rising rates of burnout and mental health issues caused by the intensification of workloads and excellence exercises.

Brown, N., & Leigh, J. (2020). Ableism in Academia: Theorising Experiences of Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses in Higher Education. UCL Press.

evidence Paper

Bias against research on gender bias

This resource investigates the meta-scientific phenomenon of bias directed specifically toward research that explores gender bias. Through a bibliometric investigation, it demonstrates how research on gender bias is undervalued within academic institutions, identifying this as a distinct barrier to scientific progress and equity.

evidence Paper

Women’s career confidence in a fixed, sexist STEM environment

This longitudinal study tracks doctoral students to identify the psychological mechanisms that influence women's career confidence and persistence within sexist STEM environments. It contributes empirical data on how social identity threats at the graduate level impact the long-term retention of diverse talent.

advocacy Preprint

Bridging Neurodiversity and Open Scholarship: How Shared Values Can Guide Best Practices for Research Integrity, Social Justice, and Principled Education

This position statement articulates the synergy between neurodiversity and open scholarship, arguing that shared values of transparency and inclusivity can improve research integrity and social justice. It offers a roadmap for academic reform authored by researchers with lived experience, focusing on institutional changes that better support neurodivergent scholars.

Flaherty, C. (2020, August, 20). Something's Got to Give. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/08/20/womens-journal-submission-rates-continue-fall

practice/tools Paper

How we investigated the diversity of our undergraduate curriculum

This resource provides a practical framework and case study for auditing the diversity of an undergraduate curriculum. It outlines a methodology for assessing representation in reading lists and course materials, offering a replicable process for institutions seeking to evaluate pedagogical inclusivity.

evidence Paper

The Pandemic and Gender Inequality in Academia

This resource investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing gender disparities within academic research and productivity. It provides empirical insights into the disproportionate impact of the global health crisis on the career trajectories and labor patterns of women in academia.

advocacy Preprint

Open Science as Confused: Contradictory and Conflicting Discourses in Open Science Guidance to Researchers

This formal comment advocates for the integration of gender and diversity considerations into researcher assessment frameworks to improve institutional integrity and representation. It specifically argues that reshaping assessment criteria is a necessary step in fostering an inclusive and responsible research environment.

evidence Paper

Bibliometrics: Global gender disparities in science

This bibliometric study quantifies global gender gaps in scientific authorship, citations, and collaboration across millions of papers. It provides large-scale empirical evidence of the systemic disadvantages women face in the scientific enterprise, highlighting the need for structural changes in academic evaluation.

critique Paper

Open Science and Epistemic Diversity: Friends or Foes?

This work explores how the current implementation of open science may marginalize diverse research traditions by privileging specific inquiry styles over others. It identifies four reference points—such as local specificity and data provenance—to help open science frameworks better accommodate epistemic diversity.

evidence Paper

Unequal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on scientists

This study provides empirical evidence on how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected the research productivity of different groups of scientists. It highlights significant disparities based on gender and caregiving responsibilities, quantifying the unequal impact of the crisis on the scientific workforce.

evidence Paper

Underrepresented and in/visible: A Hispanic first-generation student’s narratives of college.

This article uses a case study approach to provide narrative-based insights into the unique challenges and experiences of Hispanic first-generation college students. It highlights the systemic barriers to persistence and graduation while emphasizing the intersection of identity and institutional support structures.

Quagliata, T. (2008). Is there a positive correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement?. Paper: Education masters (p. 78). https://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1077&context=education_ETD_masters

advocacy Journal Article

Why and how to incorporate issues of race/ethnicity and gender in research integrity education

This resource critiques the persistent authorship discrepancies in collaborative research between the Global North and Global South, arguing that current voluntary guidelines are insufficient. It advocates for the implementation of mandatory authorship for local researchers as a necessary policy intervention to ensure equitable credit and power dynamics in global health partnerships.

advocacy Paper

On supporting early-career Black scholars

This resource advocates for institutional and individual commitment to better support early-career Black scholars within the academic system. It emphasizes the importance of active mentorship and structural changes to address the unique barriers these researchers face while pursuing scientific careers.

▸ Diversity sample and generalizability 4 / 4

Data within Psychology has been primarily from a Western, Educated, Industrious, Rich and Democratic population and generalised the findings to participants across the globe. However, researchers have rarely included Global South or discussed sample diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, gender diversity among other areas. Even when these samples are included, the findings are found to be limited to that specific region.

advocacy Paper

Psychology should generalize from — not just to — Africa

This article challenges the field of psychology to treat African contexts as sources of foundational theory rather than merely sites for testing Western-centric models. It argues for a paradigm shift that centers African perspectives to improve the global generalizability and validity of psychological research.

critique Paper

It’s time to reimagine sample diversity and retire the WEIRD dichotomy

This resource critiques the scientific community's reliance on the WEIRD dichotomy as an oversimplified proxy for sample diversity. It calls for researchers to adopt more sophisticated and nuanced frameworks for conceptualizing and reporting human diversity across the behavioral sciences.

critique Preprint

Big-team science does not guarantee generalizability

This resource challenges the assumption that large-scale collaborative research projects inherently provide generalizable global findings. It specifically analyzes a study on temporal discounting to show how large-scale data collection can still fail to achieve true globalizability in psychological research.

practice/tools Paper

Constraints on Generality (COG): A Proposed Addition to All Empirical Papers

The authors propose the "Constraints on Generality" (COG) statement as a standardized addition to the discussion section of all empirical research articles. This practice requires researchers to explicitly define their target populations and justify why their specific samples allow for the inferences being made.

▸ Equity 26 / 26

Equity is that everyone has access to the same opportunities and that we all have privileges and barriers, thus we do not all start from the same starting position.

APA. (2017, July). Women & Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/women

APA (2010). Disability & Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/disability

APA (2010). Sexual Orientation, Gender identity & Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/lgbt

APA (2017, July). Education and Socioeconomic Status. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/education

APA (2017, July). Ethnic and Racial Minorities & Socioeconomic Status American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/minorities

critique Paper

Open Science Isn't Always Open to All Scientists

evidence Paper

‘$100 Is Not Much To You’: Open Science and neglected accessibilities for scientific research in Africa

Based on empirical fieldwork in African laboratories, this paper highlights how the universalist goals of open science often overlook the specific infrastructural and financial barriers faced by researchers in the Global South. It demonstrates how costs and "neglected accessibilities" can turn open science practices into new mechanisms of exclusion.

critique Paper

Ableism in academia: where are the disabled and ill academics?

critique Paper

Replication and Reproduction: Crises in Psychology and Academic Labour

This resource analyzes the replication crisis in psychology through the lens of academic labor conditions and socio-economic shifts like the adjunctification of research. It argues that the crisis of "reproduction" in science cannot be separated from the precarious material conditions of the researchers performing the work.

evidence Paper

Bias against research on gender bias

advocacy Preprint

Bridging Neurodiversity and Open Scholarship: How Shared Values Can Guide Best Practices for Research Integrity, Social Justice, and Principled Education

Flaherty, C. (2020, August, 20). Something's Got to Give. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/08/20/womens-journal-submission-rates-continue-fall

overview Paper

Equity, diversity, and inclusion in open education: A systematic literature review

This systematic literature review identifies the current state of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within open educational contexts and summarizes key implementation strategies. It provides a synthesized framework for involving institutional stakeholders to improve EDI outcomes across global educational systems.

evidence Paper

The Pandemic and Gender Inequality in Academia

evidence Journal Article

Care for the soul of science: Equity and virtue in reform and reformation

This paper provides a detailed case study of the 'KEMRI Community Representatives' network in coastal Kenya, an alternative model for community engagement in research ethics. It contributes empirical insights into how community members perceive their roles and the selection processes used to ensure representative voices in international research settings.

advocacy Preprint

Open Science as Confused: Contradictory and Conflicting Discourses in Open Science Guidance to Researchers

evidence Paper

Bibliometrics: Global gender disparities in science

evidence Paper

Unequal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on scientists

evidence Review Article

Global health collaborative research: beyond mandatory collaboration to mandatory authorship

This study presents empirical findings from community consultations in Kenya regarding what constitutes fair benefits and payments for participants in international health research. It challenges traditional concerns about undue inducement by highlighting the ethical necessity of addressing the social realities and structural unfairness faced by impoverished participants.

Pham, J., Perry-Wilson, T., Holmes, K., Schroeder, G., Reyes, A., & Pollok, M. (2025). The power of decolonizing research practices. The Professional Counselor, 15(1). https://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/the-power-of-decolonizing-research-practices

Ràfols, I. (2025). Rethinking open science: Towards care for equity and inclusion. Global Dialogue. https://globaldialogue.isa-sociology.org/articles/rethinking-open-science-towards-care-for-equity-and-inclusion

advocacy Journal Article

Why and how to incorporate issues of race/ethnicity and gender in research integrity education

advocacy Paper

On supporting early-career Black scholars

critique Letter

Open science, done wrong, will compound inequities

This work warns that the global adoption of open science practices may exacerbate existing inequalities if the diverse socio-economic contexts of researchers are not considered. It serves as a call to action for the research-reform movement to prioritize equity and avoid creating new barriers for scholars in resource-constrained settings.

Sven Ulpts. (2024). Responsible assessment of what research? Beware of epistemic diversity! Meta-Psychology, 8. https://doi.org/10.15626/MP.2023.3797

▸ Feminist Thought 13 / 13

It aims to understand the nature of gender inequality. Themes explored include discrimination, objectification, oppression, patriarchy, stereotyping, and aesthetics. It examines women's and men's social roles, experiences, interests, chores, and feminist politics in a variety of fields.

Anon. (2022). OpenSexism Archives on Open Science. OpenSexism. https://opensexism.wordpress.com/tag/open-science/

critique Paper

Open Science and Feminist Ethics: Promises and Challenges of Open Access

This article utilizes feminist ethics to critically evaluate the promises and challenges of the open access movement, particularly regarding power dynamics and data privacy. It offers an updated ethical framework to help researchers and policymakers navigate the intersection of transparency, social justice, and participant protection.

overview Paper

Feminist Theory, Feminist Psychology: A Bibliography of Epistemology, Critical Analysis, and Applications

This resource provides a curated bibliography of feminist scholarship across psychology, social sciences, and philosophy, organized into thematic sections such as epistemology and critical concept analysis. It serves as a navigational tool for researchers seeking to understand the intersection of feminist theory and psychological practice post-1980.

Davis, A. Y. (1983). Women, race & class. Vintage.

D’Ignazio & Klein (2020). Data Feminism.

evidence Paper

Feminism and psychology: Analysis of a half-century of research on women and gender.

This article presents a longitudinal empirical analysis of 50 years of psychological research on women and gender, utilizing PsycINFO data to track the emergence and impact of feminist scholarship. It documents the historical growth of the field and evaluates how feminist activism influenced the volume and focus of psychological inquiry.

overview Paper

Doing reflexivity in psychological research: What’s the point? What’s the practice?

This article provides an introductory guide to reflexivity within psychology, clarifying its definition and practical application for researchers new to qualitative methods. It distinguishes reflexive activity from other critical thinking practices and offers a framework based on perspectival location to improve the transparency of the research process.

overview Paper

Celebrating 30 years of Feminism & Psychology

This editorial retrospective reflects on three decades of the journal Feminism & Psychology, highlighting its historical mission to critique and reconstruct mainstream psychological theory and practice. It provides an overview of the journal's evolution, celebrating its scholarly contributions while identifying ongoing challenges in the field.

overview Paper

Invited Reflection

This reflection provides an expert commentary on the historical development and theoretical priorities of feminist psychology. It synthesizes professional insights to articulate the importance of feminist perspectives in challenging traditional psychological paradigms.

advocacy Paper

Bridging Feminist Psychology and Open Science: Feminist Tools and Shared Values Inform Best Practices for Science Reform

This resource argues for the integration of feminist theory into the open science movement, highlighting how feminist scholarship can address systemic issues in psychology. It proposes a methodological synergy that leverages feminist tools to improve scientific practices and dismantle traditional power structures within the discipline.

Mohanty, C. T. (2003). Feminism Without Borders.

advocacy Paper

Can Open Science be a Tool to Dismantle Claims of Hardwired Brain Sex Differences? Opportunities and Challenges for Feminist Researchers

This resource evaluates the utility of open science practices, such as pre-registration and data sharing, as tools to challenge biased claims regarding hardwired brain sex differences. It specifically explores how these strategies can improve the reliability of neuroscience research and counter the misuse of findings to support gender stereotypes.

advocacy Paper

Navigating Open Science as Early Career Feminist Researchers

This article identifies the specific tensions and barriers feminist early career researchers encounter when engaging with the open science movement in psychology. It advocates for the integration of feminist perspectives to improve the inclusivity and rigor of open research while proposing ways to overcome systemic hurdles.

▸ Hidden curriculum 6 / 6

The ‘hidden curriculum’ of higher education refers to certain unspoken ‘rules of the game’ about the norms, processes, and language of higher education that students are implicitly assumed to have but are not explicitly taught or explained (Hubbard et al, 2020; Semper and Blasco, 2018). The existence of the ‘hidden curriculum’ means that some students are not equipped to navigate the unfamiliar territory of higher education, which can have consequences for their wellbeing, sense of belonging, and success.

Birtill, P., Harris, R., & Pownall, M. (2022). Student Guide to the Hidden Curriculum: Expanded Edition. https://warwick.ac.uk/students/together/welcome/internationalstudents/student-guide-to-the-hidden-curriculum_1.pdf

Gable, R. (2021). The hidden curriculum: First generation students at legacy universities. Princeton University Press.

evidence Paper

A Scoping Review on the Hidden Curriculum in Education

This scoping review analyzes 23 articles to empirically categorize the components of the hidden curriculum in education, such as reproduced social norms and power dynamics. It maps out how these implicit lessons are transmitted through teaching materials and routines, as well as their resulting effects on students and society.

overview Book

The Hidden Curriculum in Higher Education

This resource provides a comprehensive survey of how the hidden curriculum operates across various facets of higher education, including mentoring, dissertation advising, and specific professional tracks like engineering and business. It explores how institutional structures implicitly reproduce social stratification, gender roles, and capitalist values.

teaching/training Paper

Supporting students during the transition to university in COVID-19: Five key considerations and recommendations for educators

This paper utilizes the 'Five Senses of Student Success' model to offer educators evidence-based recommendations for supporting undergraduate students transitioning to university during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on helping students reacclimatize to academic demands and rebuilding a sense of community and competence in a disrupted educational context.

overview Paper

Revealing the Hidden Curriculum in Higher Education

This resource provides an analysis of the 'hidden curriculum' in higher education, focusing on the implicit values and unspoken norms that influence student success. It aims to reveal how these informal structures can create barriers for students and offers a perspective on how institutions can recognize and address these underlying pedagogical factors.

▸ Inclusion 22 / 22

Inclusion is that individuals with different representations, identities and feelings being respected, influenced, and welcomed in a specific environment.

critique Paper

Open Science Isn't Always Open to All Scientists

critique Paper

Ableism in academia: where are the disabled and ill academics?

evidence Paper

Stereotypes About Gender and Science

This empirical study investigates the mismatch between gender stereotypes and the perceived characteristics of successful scientists, showing that scientific roles are strongly associated with agentic traits typically attributed to men. The findings provide evidence of how these deeply ingrained stereotypes can discourage women from pursuing scientific careers and contribute to ongoing gender imbalances within STEM fields.

evidence Paper

Bias against research on gender bias

evidence Paper

Scientific Eminence

This publication evaluates the gender gap in scientific eminence within the field of psychology by comparing publication metrics like the h-index and citation rates between male and female professors. It analyzes how historical trends and current productivity metrics contribute to the continued underrepresentation of women among the discipline's most honored figures.

advocacy Preprint

Bridging Neurodiversity and Open Scholarship: How Shared Values Can Guide Best Practices for Research Integrity, Social Justice, and Principled Education

Flaherty, C. (2020, August, 20). Something's Got to Give. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/08/20/womens-journal-submission-rates-continue-fall.

practice/tools Paper

Inclusive Practices for Neurodevelopmental Research

This resource provides a practical framework for implementing inclusive research designs within the field of neurodevelopmental studies. It outlines six specific considerations for ethical and effective collaboration between researchers and the neurodivergent community, drawing on both theoretical models and real-world project exemplars.

critique Paper

Most people are not WEIRD

This landmark paper critiques the pervasive reliance on 'WEIRD' (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) populations in behavioral research, highlighting the limitations this creates for the generalizability of scientific findings. It challenges researchers to broaden their sampling strategies and reconsider the universality of human behavior as currently documented in mainstream psychology and social science.

Jacobs, A. M., Büthe, T., Arjona, A., Arriola, L. R., Bellin, E., Bennett, A., Björkman, L., Bleich, E., Elkins, Z., Fairfield, T., Gaikwad, N., Greitens, S. C., Hawkesworth, M., Herrera, V., Herrera, Y. M., Johnson, K. S., Karakoç, E., Koivu, K., Kreuzer, M., … Yashar, D. J. (2021). The Qualitative Transparency Deliberations: Insights and Implications. Perspectives on Politics, 19(1), 171–208. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1537592720001164

advocacy Preprint

Open Science as Confused: Contradictory and Conflicting Discourses in Open Science Guidance to Researchers

evidence Paper

Bibliometrics: Global gender disparities in science

evidence Paper

Why is concealment associated with health and wellbeing? An investigation of potential mechanisms

This empirical research investigates the psychological pathways linking the concealment of stigmatized identities to poor health and well-being outcomes. Within the context of open science, it contributes evidence regarding how social exclusion and lack of transparency about identity can negatively impact researcher welfare.

Liu, M. (2023). Whose open science are we talking about? From open science in psychology to open science in applied linguistics. Language Teaching, 56(4), 443–450. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0261444823000307

teaching/training Paper

Surviving (thriving) in academia: feminist support networks and women ECRs

This paper reflects on the role of informal feminist reading groups as vital support networks for doctoral and early career researchers in political science. It highlights how these peer-led pedagogical spaces provide emotional and professional sustenance for scholars navigating institutional challenges and academic austerity.

evidence Paper

Unequal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on scientists

practice/tools Paper

Shedding the cloak of neutrality: A guide for reflexive practices to make the sciences more inclusive and just

This resource provides a practical guide for environmental scientists to implement reflexive practices, aimed at acknowledging how their personal positionality and social context influence knowledge production. It offers specific strategies for researchers to challenge the assumption of scientific neutrality and address epistemic oppression within their field.

advocacy Paper

Navigating Open Science as Early Career Feminist Researchers

evidence Paper

Leveraging a collaborative consortium model of mentee/mentor training to foster career progression of underrepresented postdoctoral researchers and promote institutional diversity and inclusion

This publication presents evidence for the effectiveness of a collaborative, multi-institutional training model designed to enhance mentoring for underrepresented postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences. It demonstrates how implementing evidence-based mentoring practices can drive cultural change and improve career outcomes for minority scholars.

advocacy Paper

On supporting early-career Black scholars

evidence Paper

The Gender Gap: Who Is (and Is Not) Included on Graduate-Level Syllabi in Social/Personality Psychology

This study provides empirical evidence of significant gender disparities in graduate-level social and personality psychology syllabi, where female first authors are consistently underrepresented. The findings reveal that this gap has not improved significantly since the 1980s and cannot be explained away by a preference for older classic literature.

practice/tools Paper

Ten simple rules for socially responsible science

This paper provides a practical framework of ten guidelines aimed at helping researchers across disciplines minimize the indirect social harms caused by study design, reporting, and dissemination. It bridges the gap between traditional research ethics and broader social responsibility, offering actionable steps to prevent the stigmatization or marginalization of social groups.

▸ Multimodal barriers to communication 8 / 8

The way a person communicates can influence how they are perceived and their access to opportunities in academia, including not being a nonnative English speaker, sign-language, or accents.

Amano, T. (2023, July 18). Non-native English speaking scientists work much harder just to keep up, global research reveals. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/non-native-english-speaking-scientists-work-much-harder-just-to-keep-up-global-research-reveals-208750

evidence Paper

Languages Are Still a Major Barrier to Global Science

This empirical study quantifies the prevalence of non-English scientific literature in the field of biodiversity conservation, showing that over a third of relevant documents are not in English. It demonstrates how language barriers create geographic and taxonomic biases in scientific knowledge, potentially hindering global conservation efforts.

practice/tools Paper

Ten tips for overcoming language barriers in science

This resource provides practical tips for researchers and institutions to navigate and reduce the barriers created by the dominance of the English language in science. It offers guidance on how to make scientific knowledge more accessible across linguistic boundaries and how to better support non-native English speakers in the scientific community.

advocacy Paper

Don’t focus on English at the expense of your science

This piece argues against prioritizing linguistic perfection in scientific publishing, calling for a shift in focus toward the quality of research rather than the mastery of English. It identifies language barriers as a systemic hurdle that restricts global participation in science and urges the community to reduce the burden on non-native speakers.

practice/tools Paper

Pointing Forward: Typing for Academic Access

This resource provides actionable principles and practices for including non-verbal students who use augmentative typing for communication in academic environments. It specifically champions the "presumption of competence" and universal design as practical frameworks to foster meaningful social and academic participation.

advocacy Paper

Academic Migration, Linguistic Justice, and Epistemic Injustice*

This work explores how the dominance of the English language in academia creates epistemic injustice, particularly for migrant scholars. It theorizes the systemic barriers that prevent non-native speakers from participating equitably in knowledge production and advocates for a more just linguistic framework in research.

advocacy Dataset

Reviewers, don't be rude to nonnative English speakers

This article provides a direct call to action for peer reviewers to eliminate linguistic bias and rudeness when evaluating the work of non-native English speakers. It highlights how insensitive feedback on language acts as an exclusionary gatekeeping mechanism that can unfairly penalize quality research.

evidence Paper

Is Your Accent Right for the Job? A Meta-Analysis on Accent Bias in Hiring Decisions

This meta-analysis provides empirical evidence for accent bias in hiring, quantifying the extent to which standard-accented candidates are favored over non-standard-accented peers. It evaluates competing psychological explanations, finding that linguistic "otherness" and prejudice are significant drivers of devaluation in professional evaluations.

▸ Neurodiversity 19 / 19

Neurodiversity refers to non-pathological variation in the human brain regarding movement, sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions at a group level (Singer, 2017).

practice/tools Paper

Doing it differently: emancipatory autism studies within a neurodiverse academic space

This resource provides a methodological reflection on how to implement emancipatory and co-produced research practices within autism studies. It specifically demonstrates how a neurodiverse academic community can challenge traditional knowledge production by involving autistic and autism communities directly in the research process.

overview Paper

Come as You Are: Examining Autistic Identity Development and the Neurodiversity Movement through an Intersectional Lens

This resource integrates intersectionality into neurodiversity research by reviewing literature on the development of autistic identity alongside other marginalized social identities. It highlights how cultural traditions and autistic culture can mitigate minority stress, providing a theoretical framework for more inclusive research and practice.

Brixius-Anderko, S. (2023). Nothing wrong with me. ELife, 12. CLOCKSS. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.93330

critique Paper

Ableism in academia: where are the disabled and ill academics?

critique Paper

Neurodiversity and the Social Ecology of Mental Functions

This paper critiques the traditional medical model of psychiatry that pathologizes neurocognitive differences by comparing them to narrow functional norms. It proposes a theoretical alternative that reframes neurodiversity as a natural manifestation of biodiversity within a social-relational framework.

overview Paper

What Can Stutterers Learn from the Neurodiversity Movement?

This resource explores the application of neurodiversity principles to the experience of stuttering, contrasting the traditional medical model of pathology with social and relational models of disability. It provides a conceptual framework for individuals who stutter to understand their traits as natural variations rather than impairments.

overview Paper

The Neurodiversity Approach(es): What Are They and What Do They Mean for Researchers?

This paper provides a conceptual clarification of the neurodiversity movement and its various theoretical approaches to help researchers navigate conflicting definitions and debates. It specifically addresses common misconceptions, such as the tension between individual characteristics and societal barriers, to facilitate more nuanced research on disability.

advocacy Preprint

Bridging Neurodiversity and Open Scholarship: How Shared Values Can Guide Best Practices for Research Integrity, Social Justice, and Principled Education

practice/tools Paper

Inclusive Practices for Neurodevelopmental Research

advocacy Paper

Opening up understanding of neurodiversity: A call for applying participatory and open scholarship practices

This work advocates for the integration of participatory research and open scholarship practices to address traditional power imbalances that marginalize neurodivergent individuals in academia. It emphasizes how collaborative methodologies can lead to more representative and ethically grounded knowledge production regarding neurodevelopmental diversity.

teaching/training Paper

Compassionate pedagogy for neurodiversity in higher education: A conceptual analysis

advocacy Letter

From Puzzle to Progress: How Engaging With Neurodiversity Can Improve Cognitive Science

This paper advocates for the integration of the neurodiversity paradigm into cognitive science to improve the field's research quality and ethical standards. It argues that recognizing neurodivergence as natural variation, rather than a deficit, leads to more robust and representative scientific conclusions.

critique Paper

On the ontological status of autism: the ‘double empathy problem’

This piece critiques traditional psychological discourses that treat autism as an inherent social deficit, proposing the "double empathy problem" as an alternative framework. It argues that social communication breakdowns are a bidirectional issue occurring between different neurotypes rather than a pathology located within the individual.

advocacy Paper

Academia’s ableist culture laid bare

This article examines the pervasive culture of ableism in academia and the structural barriers it presents to disabled and neurodivergent researchers. It serves as a call to action for institutional change, advocating for a shift in academic norms to foster genuine inclusion and accessibility.

advocacy Paper

The conference challenges faced by scientists who stutter

This resource highlights the specific communication barriers and exclusionary practices faced by scientists who stutter within professional conference settings. It calls for conference organizers to implement more inclusive norms and accommodations to ensure equitable participation for all researchers.

evidence Paper

Only Human: Mental-Health Difficulties Among Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology Faculty and Trainees

This study provides empirical data on the high prevalence of mental health difficulties among faculty and trainees in applied psychology fields, highlighting that such experiences are common despite professional taboos. It contributes to the discussion on neurodiversity by documenting the gap between the lived experiences of practitioners and the field's silence on the topic.

advocacy Paper

Five things I wish academia understood about my social anxiety

This personal narrative highlights the specific barriers that traditional academic structures and social norms pose for researchers with social anxiety. It advocates for institutional shifts toward more inclusive environments that better accommodate and value the contributions of neurodivergent scholars.

advocacy Paper

Disabled in academia: to be or not to be, that is the question

This resource explores the complex personal and professional dilemmas regarding disability disclosure within the academic workforce. It contributes to the dialogue on inclusivity by examining how systemic barriers influence whether disabled scholars choose to remain visible or hidden in their roles.

To add: https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.13169/intljofdissocjus.5.3.0002

▸ Objectivity in Research 4 / 4

Objectivity in scientific research refers to a truth or independent reality exists outside of any observation such that personal beliefs, interests, judgements, bias, bias or opinions should not affect the independent reality or truth. Here we discuss that readers understand that being objective in research is a myth.

Cooke, L. (2022). Bitch: A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal. Doubleday UK.

advocacy Preprint

Subjectivity is a Feature, not a Flaw: A Call to Unsilence the Human Element in Science

This resource advocates for the recognition of researcher subjectivity as an inherent and valuable component of science rather than a contaminant to be purged. It challenges the traditional myth of the detached scientist and encourages the explicit use of reflexivity to enhance scientific integrity.

Harding, S. (2015). Objectivity and Diversity.

Melanie, F. (2023, April 17). The Myth of Objective Data. The MIT Press Reader. https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-myth-of-objective-data/?s=03

▸ Racism in science 32 / 32

Addresses the legacy and continuing impact of racism in research contexts, from biased study designs to the underrepresentation and marginalization of researchers of color today. Encourages critical examination of how racial biases can affect who does science, what topics are studied, and how results are interpreted.

advocacy Paper

Changing the culture of peer review for a more inclusive and equitable psychological science.

This article examines how current peer-review practices in psychology and neuroscience can perpetuate systemic inequities and exclusion. It provides a framework for reform, advocating for reviewer training and institutional changes to ensure feedback is culturally sensitive and professionally supportive of a diverse scientific community.

teaching/training Paper

Tracking Privilege‐Preserving Epistemic Pushback in Feminist and Critical Race Philosophy Classes

This resource analyzes 'privilege-preserving epistemic pushback' as a form of willful ignorance encountered when teaching social justice topics in philosophy and critical race studies. It provides a conceptual framework for understanding how students from dominant groups resist learning about structural injustices, helping educators identify and navigate these classroom dynamics.

practice/tools Paper

Upending racism in psychological science: Strategies to change how science is conducted, reported, reviewed, and disseminated.

This article provides a roadmap for deconstructing systemic racism within psychological science by offering specific strategies for the conduct, review, and dissemination of research. It identifies how traditional scientific norms maintain white supremacy and proposes actionable changes to reform the research lifecycle to be more equitable for BIPOC scholars and populations.

advocacy Paper

Intersectionality Research in Psychological Science: Resisting the Tendency to Disconnect, Dilute, and Depoliticize

This work critiques the way psychological research often dilutes or depoliticizes intersectionality, stripping it of its focus on power and systemic oppression. It advocates for researchers to return to the concept's critical roots to ensure that studies of identity are both methodologically rigorous and socially transformative.

advocacy Paper

Rigour versus the need for evidential diversity

This paper defends the necessity of 'evidential diversity,' arguing that a narrow focus on traditional scientific rigor can overlook the variety of evidence required to understand complex causal processes. It offers a template for categorizing different types of evidence, advocating for a mixed-methods approach to better establish causal claims in specific, real-world settings.

overview Paper

Racial Inequality in Academia: Systemic Origins, Modern Challenges, and Policy Recommendations

This resource synthesizes research on the systemic origins and psychological challenges of racial inequality within the broader academic landscape. It provides a comprehensive set of policy recommendations designed to address the structural barriers that hinder the recruitment, retention, and scientific impact of scholars of color.

advocacy Paper

Psychological Science Is Not Race Neutral

This resource identifies specific psychological phenomena—racial ignorance, threats to belonging, and racial-progress narratives—that sustain racial inequality within the field of psychology. It moves beyond identifying the lack of diversity to explaining the structural drivers of this inequality and offers actionable recommendations for journals to mitigate these issues.

critique Paper

Making the Invisible Visible: Acts of Commission and Omission

This paper critiques traditional social psychological theories of prejudice for focusing almost exclusively on active "commissions" while ignoring the harmful effects of "omissions" or the invisibility of Native Americans in public consciousness. It highlights how the intentional exclusion of specific groups from research and representation constitutes a distinct and damaging form of discrimination.

critique Paper

Epistemic Oppression, Construct Validity, and Scientific Rigor: Commentary on Woo et al. (2022)

This commentary critiques a specific psychometric study on the GRE for failing to include relevant bodies of research and neglecting construct validity, framing these omissions as forms of epistemic oppression. It emphasizes the necessity of maintaining scientific rigor and respect when addressing topics related to systemic violence and standardized testing.

practice/tools Editorial

Responses to 10 common criticisms of anti-racism action in STEMM

This resource provides a practical guide for addressing and rebutting ten common arguments used to resist anti-racism initiatives within STEMM fields. It equips scientists with evidence-based counter-arguments to foster more productive dialogue and promote institutional change regarding racial bias.

critique Paper

Pushing Back Against the Microaggression Pushback in Academic Psychology: Reflections on a Concept-Creep Paradox

This paper analyzes the academic resistance to the concept of microaggressions within psychology, documenting how concept-creep concerns and political skepticism have stifled empirical research on the topic. It critiques the field's tendency to publish theoretical objections to microaggression theory while simultaneously failing to produce the empirical data necessary to evaluate its validity.

critique Letter

Fighting over who dictates the nature of prejudice

This resource critiques current psychological trends that shift the operationalization of prejudice away from the lived experiences of marginalized groups toward right-leaning priorities. It argues for a research approach that prioritizes macro-level societal contexts and aligns with real-world findings rather than ideological abstractions.

advocacy Paper

Scholars of color explore bias in academe: Calling in allies and sharing affirmations for us by us

This article centers the voices of scholars of color to share affirmations and strategies for navigating systemic bias within the academic landscape. It serves as an advocacy piece that calls for active allyship while providing communal support for those facing institutional racism.

evidence Paper

Derogating the Victim: The Interpersonal Consequences of Blaming Events on Discrimination

This experimental study provides empirical evidence of the 'troublemaker' stigma faced by African Americans who attribute negative outcomes to racial discrimination. It demonstrates that victims incur significant interpersonal costs for reporting bias, even when the discrimination they encountered was blatant and undeniable.

critique Paper

On the limits of antiracism: how antiracist opposition is connected to racism denial in Germany

This work analyzes the limitations of antiracist efforts in Germany, specifically how opposition to these movements is intertwined with systemic racism denial. It examines the socio-political barriers that prevent antiracist discourse from effectively addressing structural inequality in this specific national context.

evidence Paper

US universities are not succeeding in diversifying faculty

This resource presents data-driven findings on the failure of US universities to meaningfully diversify their faculty populations over time. It highlights the disconnect between institutional diversity pledges and actual demographic shifts, providing a critique of the efficacy of current academic hiring practices.

McIntosh, P. (1989, July–August). White privilege: Unpacking the invisible knapsack. Peace and Freedom

advocacy Paper

Addressing racism in editorial practices

This resource highlights the pervasive nature of racism within academic publishing, specifically during the editorial stages of screening, reviewing, and editing. It serves as a call to action for journal editors to recognize their own biases and implement structural changes to promote racial equity in scientific dissemination.

critique Preprint

Dealing with Diversity in Psychology: Science and Ideology

This resource provides a critical perspective on the ideological and systemic barriers that marginalize minority scholars within psychology. By framing the discussion as a personal and professional testimony, it challenges the discipline to confront unsettling truths about how scholarly discourse is shaped by exclusion and oppression.

Roberts, S. O., Bareket-Shavit, C., Dollins, F. A., Goldie, P. D., & Mortenson, E. (2020). Racial inequality in psychological research: Trends of the past and recommendations for the future. Perspectives on psychological science, 15(6), 1295-1309. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1745691620927709

evidence Paper

Challenging the White = Neutral Framework in Psychology

This resource identifies and provides evidence for the "White = neutral" framework in psychology, where White samples are often treated as the universal standard for human behavior. It contributes a clear analysis of how these research practices undermine the field’s generalizability and ignore the racialized experiences of diverse populations.

overview Paper

The psychology of American racism.

This resource synthesizes a wide range of interdisciplinary research to categorize seven distinct psychological and social factors that contribute to the persistence of American racism. It provides a structured conceptual framework for understanding how cognitive biases, group dynamics, and institutional power interact to sustain racial inequality.

critique Paper

Overcoming racism in the twin spheres of conservation science and practice

This resource analyzes how institutional structures within conservation science and practice work together to maintain systemic racism and marginalize BIPOC communities. It specifically traces how educational curricula and professional advancement opportunities perpetuate limited and exclusionary perspectives on conservation history and goals.

Saini, A. (2019). Superior: the return of race science. Beacon Press.

overview Paper

Toward a Critical Race Psychology

This resource articulates a framework for Critical Race Psychology by integrating core tenets of Critical Race Theory into the psychological domain. It shifts the analytical focus from individual bias to systemic forces and explores how neoliberal ideologies of individualism often reproduce racial domination.

overview Paper

Racism in the Structure of Everyday Worlds: A Cultural-Psychological Perspective

This review provides a cultural-psychological perspective on racism, arguing that it must be studied as a systemic reality embedded in cultural artifacts and institutional structures rather than just individual prejudice. It highlights specific examples of how historically derived cultural patterns continue to maintain contemporary racial inequalities.

Thompson, A. (1997). For: Anti-Racist Education. Curriculum Inquiry, 27(1), 7–44. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1180053

practice/tools Preprint

Racial Equity in Social Psychological Science: A Guide for Scholars, Institutions, and the Field

This article serves as a practical guide for scholars and institutions to implement anti-racist practices and achieve racial equity within social psychology. It provides specific, actionable recommendations to challenge objectivity norms that reify Whiteness and to address the inequitable allocation of resources.

West, C. (2001). A genealogy of modern racism. In P. Essed & D. T. Goldberg (Eds.), Race critical theories: Text and context (pp. 90–112). Wiley-Blackwell

evidence Paper

It's only discrimination when they do it to us: When White men use ingroup‐serving double standards in definitional boundaries of discrimination

Through three experiments, this study provides empirical evidence that White men employ ingroup-serving double standards when defining discrimination. The findings demonstrate that this group tends to define racism and sexism narrowly when committed by their own group but broadly when they are the targets of such actions.

evidence Preprint

Antiracism and its Discontents: Opposition to Antiracism is a Widespread and Politically Influential Racial Ideology among White Americans

This research identifies and empirically validates "anti-antiracism" as a distinct, stable, and coherent racial ideology among White Americans. Across five studies, the authors demonstrate how this ideology functions as a primary driver of opposition to antiracist claims and contemporary social justice movements.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsevier (go to "Scientific Racism” section)

▸ Religion and culture 7 / 7

One’s degree of privilege/marginalisation based on religion or culture will vary depending on the country or region that people reside in.

evidence Paper

Islamophobia in education: perceptions on the use of veil/niqab in higher education

This qualitative study provides empirical evidence regarding the motivations and experiences of female students wearing the niqab in Indonesian higher education. It highlights the specific social and ideological obstacles these students face, offering insight into how religious identity intersects with perceptions of extremism in academic settings.

teaching/training Paper

Reflections on addressing antisemitism in a Canadian faculty of medicine

This article offers pedagogical and institutional reflections on addressing antisemitism within a Canadian medical faculty. It contributes to the discussion by sharing specific experiences and strategies for creating more inclusive and culturally sensitive training environments in health professions education.

evidence Paper

Outsider status, and racialised habitus: the experiences of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller students in higher education

Using qualitative interviews and Bourdieusian theory, this research explores the systemic exclusion of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller students in UK higher education. The study reveals how university environments operate as 'white habitus' spaces that devalue the cultural capital of these minority groups.

advocacy Letter

Preserve cultural diversity in author names

This resource argues for the importance of respecting and preserving cultural diversity in the representation of author names across scholarly publishing. It highlights the need for publishing systems and databases to accommodate diverse naming conventions rather than forcing them into a Western-centric format.

advocacy Paper

More Than a Checklist: Meaningful Indigenous Inclusion in Higher Education

This work makes the case for moving beyond superficial 'checklists' toward meaningful institutional change for Indigenous inclusion in higher education. It identifies the systemic barriers that maintain educational disparities and provides a framework for creating academic spaces that truly value Aboriginal participation and success.

evidence Paper

Palestinian students in an Israeli-Hebrew University: obstacles and challenges

This resource examines the specific socio-political and institutional obstacles encountered by Palestinian students within the context of Israeli-Hebrew universities. It details how the intersection of cultural identity and the institutional environment creates unique challenges for integration and academic success.

advocacy Paper

Early career Latinas in STEM: Challenges and solutions

This publication identifies the unique institutional and cultural barriers faced by Latina scientists in STEM and offers actionable solutions to improve their representation and career progression. It emphasizes the need for intersectional institutional reforms to address the specific challenges that early-career women of color encounter in scientific fields.

▸ Research assessment, proposals, and reforms 10 / 10

Examines how researchers and institutions are evaluated and efforts to reform these systems to better align with open and responsible science. INSERT DESCRIPTION

advocacy Paper

An Agenda for Open Science in Communication

This paper outlines a seven-point agenda for integrating open science practices into communication research to address the discipline's replication crisis. It advocates for specific shifts in research culture, such as the publication of materials and code, to enhance the transparency and generalizability of communication studies.

evidence Paper

Ungendered writing: Writing styles are unlikely to account for gender differences in funding rates in the natural and technical sciences

This study provides empirical evidence evaluating whether gendered writing styles account for disparities in grant funding rates within the natural and technical sciences. By analyzing a large dataset of applications, it demonstrates that linguistic differences are unlikely to be the primary cause of funding gaps, focusing attention instead on other institutional biases.

critique Paper

Messing with Merton: The intersection between open science practices and Mertonian values

This resource explores the friction between modern open science initiatives and classic Mertonian scientific values, highlighting the practical obstacles that arise during implementation. It specifically examines how reliance on third-party technology and entrenched disciplinary cultures can hinder the realization of universalism and communalism in research.

evidence Journal Article

Care for the soul of science: Equity and virtue in reform and reformation

advocacy Letter

Gender, diversity, and the responsible assessment of researchers

This book advocates for a fundamental shift in the philosophy of science to incorporate feminist perspectives and greater social engagement. It contributes a framework for a socially responsible science that is explicitly designed to address societal needs and ethical concerns rather than maintaining a stance of detached objectivity.

Ross-Hellauer, Tony & Aubert Bonn, Noémie & Horbach, Serge P. J. M., (2023). Understanding the social and political dimensions of research(er) assessment: Interpretative flexibility and hidden criteria. SocArXiv https://ideas.repec.org/p/osf/socarx/e5uyv_v1.html

evidence Journal Article

Understanding the social and political dimensions of research(er) assessment: evaluative flexibility and hidden criteria in promotion processes at research institutes

This research investigates the "hidden criteria" and social dimensions that influence researcher assessment beyond formal policies and quantitative metrics. It provides empirical insights into how evaluative flexibility allows for subjective factors to persist in promotion processes despite institutional calls for more transparent and diverse assessment sets.

evidence Paper

Putting open science into practice: A social dilemma?

Drawing on interviews with researchers from diverse academic backgrounds, this study identifies the individual and structural barriers that cause a discrepancy between open science ideals and actual research practices. It frames the challenges of putting open science into practice as a social dilemma, offering a systematic analysis of the obstacles faced by researchers across disciplines.

critique Preprint

The social replication of replication: Moving replication through epistemic communities

This resource analyzes the "replication drive" and how the practice of replication is being moved across various epistemic communities. It warns against the indiscriminate promotion of replication as a universal standard for quality, highlighting the social and institutional pressures that shape this culture change.

practice/tools Paper

Opening science to society: how to progress societal engagement into (open) science policies

This resource provides actionable guidance for integrating societal engagement and public participation into national open science policies, addressing a critical implementation gap in the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation. It identifies specific policy instruments that can facilitate a shift toward inclusive knowledge systems and active engagement with diverse societal actors.

▸ Sexuality & Gender 6 / 6

Sexuality refers to the various aspects of an individual’s being related to their sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions and behaviour. We use “LGBTQ+” as an inclusive term to refer to all sexual identities and orientations which are not heterosexual. This includes but is not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, queer, and questioning[ap].

evidence Paper

Systemic inequalities for LGBTQ professionals in STEM

This paper presents empirical documentation of five dimensions of systemic inequality faced by LGBTQ professionals in STEM using a large-scale representative survey. It demonstrates that LGBTQ individuals experience significantly higher levels of professional devaluation and workplace harassment compared to their non-LGBTQ colleagues, even when controlling for other demographic and job factors.

critique Paper

Sexism, racism, prejudice, and bias: a literature review and synthesis of research surrounding student evaluations of courses and teaching

This literature review synthesizes research on student evaluations of teaching to demonstrate that these metrics are systemically biased and influenced by racist, sexist, and homophobic prejudices. It critiques the continued use of these flawed assessments in higher education, highlighting how they unfairly penalize marginalized academics.

overview Dataset

How scientific conferences are responding to abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ laws

This article explores how scientific organizations are adjusting their conference planning in response to abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in various jurisdictions. It describes the range of institutional responses, from boycott strategies to increased safety measures, aimed at protecting participants and upholding professional values of inclusivity.

advocacy Preprint

Open Science as Confused: Contradictory and Conflicting Discourses in Open Science Guidance to Researchers

evidence Paper

Identity Concealment May Discourage Health-Seeking Behaviors: Evidence From Sexual-Minority Men During the 2022 Global Mpox Outbreak

This research provides empirical evidence that concealing a stigmatized identity can act as a barrier to accessing healthcare, specifically during public health emergencies. By surveying sexual-minority men during the 2022 mpox outbreak, the study demonstrates that concealment correlates with lower rates of vaccination and health-seeking behaviors.

advocacy Paper

Inclusive LGBTQ+ fieldwork: Advancing spaces of belonging and safety

This resource highlights the unique risks and exclusionary practices faced by LGBTQ+ researchers conducting fieldwork within the discipline of geography. It advocates for a systematic shift toward creating safer, more inclusive environments that ensure the physical and emotional well-being of marginalized researchers.

▸ Socially Responsible Research 1 / 1

Research agendas need to be balanced with societal needs and ethical imperatives.

practice/tools Paper

Ten simple rules for socially responsible science

▸ Societal acceptance of appearance 4 / 4

How we appear to others can contribute to privilege. Several appearances include facial features, hair texture, skin conditions and body size.

evidence Paper

The Natural Hair Bias in Job Recruitment

This publication offers empirical evidence of systemic bias in recruitment processes, specifically demonstrating how Black women with natural hairstyles are perceived as less professional and competent compared to those with straightened hair. Through multiple experimental studies, it quantifies the impact of hairstyle-based prejudice on competency ratings and hiring recommendations.

Rahbari, L. (2019). Beauty or the Beast? University Academics’ Perceptions of Women’s Physical Appearance and Academic Achievements. Journal of International Women's Studies, 20(2), 309-323. https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol20/iss2/21

Shahani-Denning, C. (2003). Physical attractiveness bias in hiring: What is beautiful is good. Hofstra Horizon, 14-17.

Shahani-Denning, C., Andreoli, N., Snyder, J., Tevet, R., & Fox, S. (2011). The effects of physical attractiveness and gender on selection decisions: An experimental study. International Journal of Management, 28(4), 16-23.

▸ Structures and incentives in academia 69 / 69

The academic system (promotion criteria, funding structures, competition for limited jobs) can incentivize quantity of publications, impact factor chasing, and other behaviors that conflict with openness and rigor.

Andersen, J. P., & Horbach, S. P. J. M. (2024). If AI is an accelerator, will research need speed limits? Research Professional News (Research Europe). https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-europe-views-of-europe-2024-12-if-ai-is-an-accelerator-will-research-need-speed-limits/

advocacy Letter

Towards a culture of open scholarship: the role of pedagogical communities

This resource argues for the critical role of teaching and mentorship in establishing a sustainable culture of open scholarship and research integrity. It specifically calls on institutions and stakeholders to integrate open science principles into pedagogical practices to ensure that the next generation of researchers is equipped with the skills for reproducible research.

practice/tools Paper

How quality control could save your science

This resource outlines practical quality control measures researchers can implement to prevent common errors and improve the reproducibility of their work. It highlights specific steps such as better documentation, blinding, and validating reagents to bolster scientific rigor.

evidence Paper

Robust research: Institutions must do their part for reproducibility

This resource presents findings from a large-scale survey of researchers regarding their engagement with integrity policies and their perceptions of institutional research culture. It identifies a disconnect between formal integrity guidelines and the daily realities of research practice, emphasizing that cultural commitment is more critical to research integrity than administrative compliance.

evidence Paper

The Matthew effect in science funding

This empirical study provides evidence for the "Matthew effect" in science funding by analyzing grant proposals and review scores to show how early success disproportionately benefits certain researchers. It demonstrates how funding gaps widen between winners and losers even when their initial qualifications are nearly identical.

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Games academics play and their consequences: how authorship, h -index and journal impact factors are shaping the future of academia

This paper critiques the current academic incentive structure, focusing on the negative consequences of relying on metrics like the h-index and journal impact factors for evaluation. It highlights how these pressures encourage "gaming" the system and can ultimately damage scientific integrity and the careers of early-career researchers.

advocacy Preprint

Why a Focus on Eminence is Misguided: A Call to Return to Basic Scientific Values

This resource advocates for a shift away from prestige-based evaluations in science toward a focus on transparency, universalism, and methodological rigor. It argues that scientific authority should derive from open and reproducible methods rather than the reputation of the individual researcher.

critique Preprint

Responsible Research Assessment Should Prioritize Theory Development and Testing Over Ticking Open Science Boxes

This paper cautions against an over-reliance on open science checklists in research assessment, arguing that such a narrow focus can marginalize the critical roles of theory development and formal modeling. It advocates for a more holistic approach to evaluating scientific quality that prioritizes a candidate's ability to contribute to theoretical knowledge alongside methodological transparency.

advocacy Paper

Promoting inclusive metrics of success and impact to dismantle a discriminatory reward system in science

This resource argues for the replacement of traditional bibliometric indicators with success metrics that incorporate principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. It specifically highlights the need for a paradigm shift that values multidimensional mentorship and mentee well-being as core components of scientific impact.

critique Paper

Scientific reform, citation politics and the bureaucracy of oblivion

advocacy Paper

Improving Departments of Psychology

This paper proposes structural reforms for psychology departments, specifically recommending the implementation of faculty development programs and specialized career tracks for research, education, and outreach. It argues that moving beyond simple hiring practices toward ongoing professional support and strategic faculty alignment will enhance departmental excellence.

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The credibility crisis and democratic governance: how to reform university governance to be compatible with the nature of science

This resource proposes a model for university reform that aligns institutional governance with democratic principles and scientific logic to address the systemic causes of the credibility crisis. It outlines how restructuring institutional culture to be more transparent and participatory can foster a more reliable and flourishing research environment.

practice/tools Letter

Finding the best fit for improving reproducibility: reflections from the QUEST Center for Responsible Research

This resource shares practical lessons and reflections from five years of implementing reproducibility initiatives at a major biomedical research center. It identifies institutional challenges and provides actionable insights for engaging stakeholders across different levels to foster a culture of responsible research.

evidence Paper

Scientists’ Reputations Are Based on Getting It Right, Not Being Right

This study provides empirical evidence that a scientist’s reputation is more strongly influenced by their commitment to rigorous methodology and transparent responses to replication than by the initial correctness of their findings. By surveying diverse populations, it demonstrates that both the academic community and the public value the process of integrity over the pressure to produce positive results.

critique Paper

How Open Science organizations generate epistemic oppression

This paper provides a critical examination of how the organizational structures and standardized practices of the Open Science movement can lead to the marginalization of diverse knowledge systems. It highlights the risk of epistemic oppression when universal norms are applied without considering the power dynamics and varying contexts of researchers globally.

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Negative results are disappearing from most disciplines and countries

This meta-research study documents the increasing prevalence of positive-outcome bias across nearly all scientific disciplines and geographic regions over time. It provides quantitative evidence of the "disappearing" negative result, arguing that systemic pressures are distorting the scientific record and discouraging high-risk, rigorous research.

advocacy Paper

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Science

This article proposes a conceptual framework that balances "intrinsic" research driven by curiosity with "extrinsic" research driven by professional incentives and metrics. It argues that scientific excellence and transformative impact are best achieved through a synthesis of these two approaches, offering a new perspective on how researchers can navigate academic structures.

critique Paper

Open Science for private Interests? How the Logic of Open Science Contributes to the Commercialization of Research

This article critically examines the intersection of the Open Science movement and the commercialization of research within the private sector. It argues that while Open Science promotes transparency and accountability, its current implementation may inadvertently serve private corporate interests rather than addressing social justice or public epistemic needs.

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Fernanda Ferreira -- Fame: I'm Skeptical (2017)

This resource challenges the use of personal fame and name recognition as proxies for scientific quality in the field of psychology. It highlights how these biases perpetuate stereotypes, limit diversity, and contribute to systemic issues like the replication crisis by incentivizing prestige over rigorous work.

advocacy Paper

Faculty promotion must assess reproducibility

This piece advocates for a fundamental shift in academic evaluation by making research reproducibility a core criterion for faculty promotion and tenure. It argues that institutionalizing these standards is necessary to align professional incentives with the goals of scientific reliability and integrity.

overview Paper

Eminence and Omniscience

This article provides a conceptual framework for evaluating scientific merit by distinguishing between 'deep' and 'surface' eminence. It surveys existing suggestions for merit evaluation and offers a perspective on how decision-makers can better identify true scientific contributions amidst the fallibility of human judgment.

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Rewarding Research Transparency

This resource argues for the importance of implementing formal rewards and incentives for research transparency within the academic structure. It emphasizes that shifting institutional values to favor open practices is essential for fostering a more transparent and credible research environment.

critique Paper

Perceived publication pressure in Amsterdam: Survey of all disciplinary fields and academic ranks

This article interrogates the popular "cargo cult science" metaphor to reveal its limitations in explaining the complexities of modern scientific failure. It encourages researchers to look beyond the surface-level imitation of scientific rituals and to critically evaluate the deeper methodological and statistical logic underpinning their work.

evidence Paper

Personally perceived publication pressure: revising the Publication Pressure Questionnaire (PPQ) by using work stress models

This study provides empirical data on the level of perceived publication pressure across different academic ranks and disciplines within a major metropolitan research hub. It highlights how the 'publish or perish' culture manifests differently depending on a researcher's field and seniority, offering a benchmark for institutional self-assessment.

practice/tools Paper

Researchers’ Perceptions of a Responsible Research Climate: A Multi Focus Group Study

This resource introduces and validates the Revised Publication Pressure Questionnaire (PPQr), a psychometrically sound instrument for measuring publication-related stress. It provides a standardized tool that institutions and researchers can use to quantitatively assess the impact of publication pressure on mental health and research integrity.

evidence Paper

Perceptions of research integrity climate differ between academic ranks and disciplinary fields: Results from a survey among academic researchers in Amsterdam

This research establishes a statistical link between perceived research climate and the reported prevalence of research misbehavior among academics. It demonstrates that local departmental norms are significant predictors of researcher conduct, suggesting that institutional interventions should target local culture rather than just individual behavior.

practice/tools Paper

An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output that takes into account the effect of multiple coauthorship

This publication proposes a specific quantitative index designed to measure a researcher's individual scientific impact while mathematically adjusting for the influence of multiple coauthorship. It provides a standardized tool for academic evaluation that attempts to refine traditional citation metrics to better reflect personal contribution in collaborative research environments.

evidence Paper

On the Willingness to Report and the Consequences of Reporting Research Misconduct: The Role of Power Relations

This publication uses a comparative case study approach to model how universities respond to allegations of scientific misconduct through processes of sensemaking, sensegiving, and sensehiding. It addresses a gap in the literature by focusing on the organizational perspective rather than the individual researcher, illustrating how institutional reputations influence the handling of misconduct cases.

overview Letter

Hundreds of journals’ editorial practices captured in database

This publication provides a broad survey of the shifting landscape of peer review, focusing on how the roles of stakeholders are being transformed. It identifies emerging challenges and outlines future directions for the evolution of review practices within the scholarly ecosystem.

advocacy Paper

Partial lottery can make grant allocation more fair, more efficient, and more diverse

This paper advocates for the implementation of partial randomization in grant allocation processes as a solution to the shortcomings of traditional peer review. It argues that incorporating lotteries can mitigate systemic biases, increase diversity in funded projects, and improve the overall efficiency and fairness of research funding distribution.

advocacy Paper

Research funders should be more transparent: a plea for open applications

This resource makes a case for the adoption of 'open applications' in the research funding process, proposing that grant proposals, reviewer reports, and funding justifications should be made publicly accessible. It provides a call to action for funding agencies to increase their transparency and align more closely with the foundational principles of Open Science.

overview Paper

Disentangling the local context—imagined communities and researchers’ sense of belonging

This resource maps the conceptual landscape of research integrity, distinguishing between "minimal" definitions focused on misconduct and "maximal" definitions that encompass broader science ethics. It highlights how different stakeholders use language to frame integrity in varied ways, revealing subtle differences in a debate often treated as a single, universal discussion.

evidence Journal Article

Thou Shalt Not! – How the institutional afterlife of research misconduct scandals shapes research integrity training

This research evaluates the implementation of Moral Case Deliberation (MCD) as a tool for facilitating structured discussions about research integrity within diverse academic groups. It provides empirical evidence that this method, adapted from clinical ethics, can help researchers collectively navigate ethical dilemmas and foster a more open, reflective research culture.

Horbach, S. P. J. M., Cole, N. L., Kopeinik, S., Leitner, B., Ross-Hellauer, T., & Tijdink, J. (2025). How to get there from here? Barriers and enablers on the road towards reproducibility in research [Manuscript]. OSF. https://osf.io/n28sg/

critique Paper

Open Research Reforms and the Capitalist University: Areas of Opposition and Alignment

This paper provides a theoretical analysis of how open research reforms interact with the existing structures of academic capitalism, such as metricized performance and administrative compliance systems. It highlights potential areas of friction where reforms might inadvertently exacerbate competitive pressures rather than resolving them.

Hostler, T. (2024). Research assessment using a narrow definition of “research quality” is an act of gatekeeping: A comment on Gärtner et al. (2022). Meta-Psychology, 8. https://doi.org/10.15626/MP.2023.3764

advocacy Preprint

The Focus on Fame distorts Science

The author argues that the academic obsession with individual eminence and fame distorts scientific progress and discourages meaningful inquiry. It advocates for a fundamental shift in scientific culture toward valuing collaborative groups and the evolution of ideas rather than individual metrics.

overview Paper

A user’s guide to inflated and manipulated impact factors

This resource provides an overview of the various strategies used to artificially inflate and manipulate journal impact factors. It serves to help researchers and evaluators recognize the flaws and vulnerabilities of relying on bibliometric markers to assess scientific merit.

advocacy Preprint

Open Science as Confused: Contradictory and Conflicting Discourses in Open Science Guidance to Researchers

evidence Paper

Early coauthorship with top scientists predicts success in academic careers

Through a matched pair analysis of junior researchers across four disciplines, this study provides empirical evidence that early-career coauthorship with top scientists confers a persistent competitive advantage. It demonstrates that these collaborations significantly increase the probability of a junior researcher becoming a highly-cited scientist themselves, revealing structural biases in academic career progression.

evidence Paper

Communism, Universalism and Disinterestedness: Re-examining Contemporary Support among Academics for Merton’s Scientific Norms

This research empirically re-evaluates contemporary academic support for Merton’s classic scientific norms, such as universalism and disinterestedness. It contributes to the sociology of science by identifying how modern academic pressures and structures have shifted researcher attitudes toward these traditional ethical foundations.

advocacy Editorial

Negativity towards negative results: a discussion of the disconnect between scientific worth and scientific culture

This editorial makes a persuasive case for the importance of negative results, arguing that the current scientific culture's obsession with positive findings leads to significant publication bias. It calls for a fundamental shift in how null findings are valued and disseminated to ensure the integrity and progress of the scientific record.

critique Preprint

Adversarial reanalysis and the challenge of open data in regulatory science

This paper examines the risks associated with open data mandates in the specific context of environmental regulatory science, where transparency requirements can be used as 'Trojan Horses' to undermine scientific evidence. It distinguishes between replication and reanalysis to highlight how adversarial reanalysis can be weaponized to exclude critical studies from the policy-making process.

overview Paper

The Matthew Effect in Science

This foundational paper introduces the concept of the Matthew effect to describe how disproportionate credit is awarded to eminent scientists compared to less-known researchers. It provides a sociological analysis of how the reward system in science reinforces existing advantages and influences the visibility of scientific contributions.

overview Paper

The Matthew Effect in Science, II: Cumulative Advantage and the Symbolism of Intellectual Property

This sequel to the original Matthew effect paper expands the analysis to include the concept of cumulative advantage and the symbolic value of intellectual property. It examines how institutionalized rewards and systemic structures create self-reinforcing cycles of inequality in scientific recognition and resource allocation.

evidence Paper

Prestige drives epistemic inequality in the diffusion of scientific ideas

This empirical study investigates how institutional prestige and faculty hiring networks in computer science dictate the diffusion of scientific ideas. It demonstrates that the prestige of the institution where an idea originates significantly influences its spread, independent of the idea's intrinsic quality.

Naudet, F., Ioannidis, J., Miedema, F., Cristea, I. A., Goodman, S. N., & Moher, D. (2018). Six principles for assessing scientists for hiring, promotion, and tenure. Impact of Social Sciences Blog. http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/90753/

advocacy Paper

Let's PublishFewerPapers

This piece argues for a fundamental change in academic incentives by prioritizing the quality and rigor of research over the quantity of publications. It calls for the scientific community to publish fewer papers to alleviate the strain on the peer-review system and improve the overall reliability of the literature.

critique Paper

Process and Bureaucracy: Scientific Reform as Civilisation

This paper offers a critical analysis of the scientific reform movement, suggesting that its focus on standardized procedures like preregistration risks creating a restrictive bureaucracy. It argues that this drive for procedural uniformity may inadvertently suppress scientific plurality and diversity of research approaches.

practice/tools Paper

Shedding the cloak of neutrality: A guide for reflexive practices to make the sciences more inclusive and just

advocacy Preprint

Let's Look at the Big Picture: A System-Level Approach to Assessing Scholarly Merit

This commentary advocates for a paradigm shift in scholarly assessment, moving from an individualistic focus on career success metrics toward a system-level approach to merit. It argues that current incentives prioritize personal productivity over collective scientific health and proposes valuing contributions that benefit the broader research ecosystem.

advocacy Paper

Quality research needs good working conditions

This publication makes the case that high-quality, reproducible research is fundamentally tied to the structural working conditions and well-being of researchers. It calls for institutional reforms that prioritize labor stability and mental health as essential prerequisites for maintaining scientific integrity and rigor.

policies Paper

Navigating the Science System: Research Integrity and Academic Survival Strategies

This resource introduces the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines, providing a modular framework for journals to adopt standards for transparency and reproducibility. It specifically outlines eight categories of standards with varying levels of rigor, allowing journals to progressively implement policies that mandate data sharing, preregistration, and open materials.

Roediger III, H. L. (2016). Varieties of fame in psychology. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 11(6), 882-887. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1177/1745691616662457

evidence Journal Article

Understanding the social and political dimensions of research(er) assessment: evaluative flexibility and hidden criteria in promotion processes at research institutes

advocacy Paper

Taking Advantage of Citation Measures of Scholarly Impact

This resource argues for the utility of the h-index as a robust and reliable measure of scholarly impact, suggesting it provides healthy incentives for researcher productivity and influence. It highlights the index's accessibility to non-experts and its resilience against messy or incomplete citation data.

Scheliga, K., & Friesike, S. (2014). Putting open science into practice: A social dilemma? First Monday. https://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/5381/4110

critique Paper

Stop blaming external factors: A historical-sociological argument

This commentary critiques the view that external metric evaluations are the sole cause of failures in scientific knowledge production, arguing instead for a more complex historical-sociological understanding. It posits that while external evaluations may amplify existing problems, internal disciplinary factors are also fundamental to the current crisis situation.

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PPS submission "Am I Famous Yet" - Shiota

This publication examines how visibility heuristics and systemic biases create a "snowball effect" that skews metrics of merit and fame in research. It specifically addresses how these processes can disproportionately disadvantage women and minority scholars within the academic hierarchy.

overview Paper

Giving Credit Where Credit’s Due

This resource provides a review of empirical research concerning the assessment and recognition of lifetime career achievements specifically within the field of psychology. It evaluates the predictive validity and reliability of productivity and citation indicators while offering precautions for their application in professional evaluations.

advocacy Paper

“Am I Famous Yet?” Judging Scholarly Merit in Psychological Science

This paper advocates for the adoption of new criteria to judge scholarly and creative merit within psychological science research. It reviews current institutional evaluation methods and proposes an alternative standard intended to improve how individuals and institutions assess professional quality.

evidence Paper

High Impact = High Statistical Standards? Not Necessarily So

This study empirically evaluates whether high impact factor journals maintain superior statistical standards by analyzing reporting practices in top-tier medical and psychological publications. It specifically compares these prestigious journals against those with explicit editorial policies designed to mitigate the limitations of null hypothesis significance testing, finding that prestige is not a reliable proxy for statistical rigor.

evidence Journal Article

The misalignment of incentives in academic publishing and implications for journal reform

This research provides empirical data on the prevalence of scientific misconduct among biomedical scientists and its direct correlation with perceived publication pressure. It specifically quantifies how the emphasis on productivity in medical research environments contributes to unethical practices like data manipulation and falsification.

overview Website

Epistemic replicability: A primer for psychological science and beyond

This resource introduces the concept of epistemic replicability, providing a conceptual framework for understanding the theoretical foundations of scientific reproducibility. It bridges the gap between statistical replication and broader knowledge accumulation across diverse scientific fields.

evidence Letter

Publication metrics and success on the academic job market

This research provides empirical data on the relationship between quantitative publication metrics and successful outcomes in the academic hiring process. It contributes to the discussion on institutional incentives by identifying which specific markers of productivity and impact are most strongly associated with job market success.

critique Preprint

Against Eminence

This piece critiques the culture of eminence-seeking in science, arguing that the pursuit of professional status and 'sexy' findings directly undermines transparency and replicability. It calls for a fundamental shift in scientific values, prioritizing methodological openness and rigor over the individual prestige of authors or journals.

evidence Journal Article

Listing quality: Chinese journal lists in incoherent valuation regimes

This ethnographic study provides an empirical account of 'researcher discretion' by observing how decisions are made during the actual execution of research plans in specific healthcare settings. It highlights the practical complexities of researcher degrees of freedom, showing how these choices are often necessary responses to fieldwork realities rather than simple methodological lapses.

evidence Journal Article

The Journal Attention Cycle: Indicators as Assets in the Chinese Scientific Publishing Economy

This explorative study investigates how Chinese researchers navigate institutional 'blacklists' and 'whitelists' when selecting publication outlets. It identifies three interacting logics—administrative, professional, and market—that shape how scientists value journals within a complex and sometimes incoherent valuation regime.

practice/tools Paper

Opening science to society: how to progress societal engagement into (open) science policies