How can we improve science in an evidence-based way?
At the Research Hub, we address meta-scientific questions and research projects in order to identify weaknesses in the current publication and science system and to develop and critically evaluate innovative solutions.
We are convinced of the impact of student ideas and research! That is why our focus in the Research Hub is particularly on bringing the student perspective—and thus bold and idealistic ideas—into the discourse in our own scientific projects. In this way, we want to objectively question scientific practice and actively contribute to the evidence-based improvement of the academic publication system.
The Research Hub is a place where creative and visionary approaches are not only welcome, but where these ideas can unfold and be translated into scientific projects.
Critical Methodology: MRI
Last semester, the Student Network for Open Science (NOS) launched the Critical Methodology series. The aim of this initiative was to critically reflect on the methods used in the humanities and to enable practical training in these methods through concrete research work.
Research Letter: Affiliation Bias in Peer Review of Abstracts by a Large Language Model
NOS members collaborated on a project to evaluate bias due to affiliation in peer reviews using the widely used large language model GPT. The study was published in the journal JAMA and is now available to read for free.