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Jason Chin

@jasonchin.bsky.social
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Evidence law, metaresearch, forensic science, and criminology at ANU Law. Registered reports editor at FSI: Synergy and associate editor at PPPL. Co-founder of metaror.org. jasonmchin.com

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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The submission deadline for AIMOS 2026 has been extended to 23 August. Registrations are open now, with discounted early birds until 1 October! We have a limited number of travel grants that will cover registration plus a travel subsidy for ECRs. www.aimos2026.org
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AIMOS_2026 | Metascience Conference – Register Today
Join the AIMOS 2026 Conference n Wellington, New Zealand, for three days of interdisciplinary meta-research, keynote speakers, workshops, and networking to improve research practices.
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Wendy Higgins' excellent talk about problems and solutions for measuring constructs in psychology is now up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni4N...
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Rethinking measurement validity | Wendy Higgins | 2026 AIMOS Metascience Seminar
YouTube video by AIMOS Inc
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This just in from AIMOS: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... - must Australian researchers defy their employers in order to share their data?
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Australian researchers are being forbidden to comply with their contractual and ethical obligations to share data | Association for Interdisciplinary Metaresearch and Open Science (AIMOS)
New bans against foreign collaboration seem to forbid Australian researchers from meeting their ethical and contractual obligations to share data.
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
New research finds that bills named after victims (eponymous legislation) may receive greater support than comparable legislation w/o a named narrative, regardless of policy quality or effectiveness. Read more: doi.org/10.1037/law0... #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law @apajournals.bsky.social
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Do metascience's assumptions hold up? Join us August 13 at 4pm (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra time / GMT + 10) for a talk from @markrubin.bsky.social events.humanitix.com/questioning-...
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Questioning Some Metascience Assumptions, with Mark Rubin
Do the assumptions of metascience hold up to close scrutiny?
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Nate Ela @nateela.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Law schools: if you invest in tricking out @socarxiv.bsky.social to have SSRN-like capabilities, it can be done…
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The submission portal for #AIMOS2026 is now open. Submit your lightning talks, discussion groups hackathons, and workshops now. www.aimos2026.org/submit
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I couldn't agree more!
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MetaROR @metaror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We thank the author (@dkochetkov.bsky.social), reviewers ( @kathybowrey.bsky.social, William Nicholas Cesta) and editors (Kathryn Zeiler, @jasonchin.bsky.social) for their contributions 👏
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Imposter participants?? Very glad to co-host this webinar with the NSW Health Statewide Biobank and @jabyrnesci.bsky.social. Find it at: teams.microsoft.com/meet/4182560... Meeting ID: 418 256 007 984 26 Passcode: gp9pp7aT
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Maybe don't promote an article about appropriation of work that unironically illustrates its thesis with AI built on the appropriation of others' work?
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
In late 2024, Cuellar et al published a review of all the studies purporting to validate firearms analysis (eg techniques associating a found bullet to a particular gun). They found 'fatal' errors in each one. Surprisingly, we disagree: doi.org/10.1093/lpr/...
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Towards cumulative forensic science: a commentary on ‘Methodological problems in every black-box study of forensic firearm comparisons’
Abstract. Cuellar et al. recently found that methodological flaws in black-box studies of forensic firearms analysis mean that validity cannot be determine
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We finally have a Linkedin page! Follow there for longer form updates about AIMOS and other news. www.linkedin.com/company/asso... Thanks!
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Association for Interdisciplinary Metaresearch and Open Science (AIMOS) | LinkedIn
Association for Interdisciplinary Metaresearch and Open Science (AIMOS) | 14 followers on LinkedIn. AIMOS seeks to improve research by studying it and seeking to make it more transparent
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
In response to the rapid expansion of technology during COVID-19, APA Division 41 convened a taskforce to offer foundational guidance on integrating tech into psych-law. 💡 Read for free here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202... #psychology #law #psychlaw #lawpsych @apajournals.bsky.social
A computer sits on a desk. The computer has a yellow screen and text that reads "Recommendations for the use of telepsychology in psychology-law practice and research" in large white font.
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Jennifer Byrne, @jasonchin.bsky.social, and others weigh on on whether Australia's approach to regulating research misconduct needs reform. theconversation.com/should-austr...
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Should Australia establish an independent body to investigate scientific misconduct? We asked 5 experts
Scientific misconduct can waste public funds and harm human health. But views differ about the best way to tackle it.
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Power dynamics at the outset of divorce matter and can shape the entire process. Findings suggest that even as imbalances shrink over time, their effects persist. 🔗 Read the open-access article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202... #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Following up from @drjbeaudry.bsky.social's wonderful recap email yesterday, here is the group photo from #AIMOS2025. If you couldn't make this this year, we hope to see you next year in beautiful Wellington!
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Elisabeth Bik @elisabethbik.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
First talk of this morning: Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social (scientist/lawyer) with: Too soft to trust? The regulation of research misconduct in Australia. Australian Code of Responsible Conduct of Research has a suggested definition of misconduct. But does science self-correct? #IRICSydney
Title slide of the talkSpeaker at the lectern
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
I love having the opportunity to use my ORCID to login to Web of Science to login a journal's review portal at Manuscript Central ☺️.
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
And released today, a metascience project featuring AIMOS board member @jasonchin.bsky.social, former AIMOS prez Matt Page, Merryn McKinnon, Rachel Searston, Kaye Ballantyne, Stephanie Summersby, Anna Heavey, Carolyne Bird, and Anna-Maria Arabia.
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Machine learning can detect patterns—but can it detect deception? A newly published replication of a landmark study on linguistic cues in 911 homicide calls suggests the answer is "no".... at least, not reliably.   🔗 Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-... #psychlaw #lawpsych
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Also the winner of our ECR award - excellent book Sonia!
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Jennifer Byrne @jabyrnesci.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
International #ResearchIntegrity conference 16-18 November 2025 Come to hear @elisabethbik.bsky.social Ivan Oransky @jamesheathers.bsky.social @retractionwatch.com Lisa Bero @liammannix.bsky.social @jdwilko.bsky.social @jacksonwryan.com +many others, stay for Sydney in late Spring @sydney.edu.au 🧪
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
AIMOS is pleased to make the following submission regarding the Australian Research Council's consultation draft for its new research evaluation framework: osf.io/mpvbc
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OSF
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PPPL 2026 Editorial Board Deadline: October 1, 2025 Find editorial board position descriptions, required qualifications, & how to apply here: osf.io/fcmvj We're also seeking 2 early career editorial fellows, find more info here: osf.io/9ebrm #psychlaw #lawpsych
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Does the Considering Offender Probability in Statements (COPS) Scale allow law enforcement to distinguish between guilty and innocent people placing 911 homicide calls? Research from the FBI BAU and Villanova University suggests it does not. Read a summary from the authors: bit.ly/3DgM3dL
Picture of a hand holding a phone and dialing 911. Below, text reads "Studies from the FBI and Villanova University find that the Considering Offender Probability Statements (COPS) Scale fails to reliably discriminate between guilty and innocent 911 callers".
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
This recent article in the official journal of the Aus. Academy of Forensic Sciences includes hallucinated references. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10...., for example:
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MetaROR @metaror.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🔒Our latest study regards "the effect of APC waivers on the participation of Ukrainian researchers in fully Gold OA journals". The reviewers call it "well-developed", "timely" & "important" while questioning the focus on only 5 publishers. 👇Read the assessment, reviews & author response on MetaROR
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The effect of APC discounts on Ukraine's participation in gold open access journals
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
The call for proposals is now up for our long awaited #AIMOS2025 conference in Sydney this November: aimos-inc.github.io/aimos.confer...
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DORA @dorassessment.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Innovations in #ScholarlyCommunication and #ResponsibleResearchAssessment need to go hand in hand. New guest post by @jasonchin.bsky.social, @ludowaltman.bsky.social, and Kathryn Zeiler, editors at @metaror.bsky.social, share insights on these connections. Read more👇 sfdora.org/2025/07/08/m...
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Judging research on its own merits: How MetaROR supports better research assessment | DORA
MetaResearch Open Review (MetaROR), and other publish-review-curate platforms (e.g., Copernicus, eLife, F1000, Open Research Europe, Peer Community In) challenge the current state of scholarly publish...
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
RFK relies on conflicts of interest to discredit research finding vaccines are safe. I guess the decades of metascience and watchdog work on conflicts of interest are to blame for his weaponisation of this concept? www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
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Democrats challenged RFK Jr. on vaccines. Fireworks ensued.
The health secretary resurfaced anti-vaccine claims at a House hearing, alleging collusion by pharma companies, public health experts and politicians to mask the truth.
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
AIMOS stands against the recent U.S. Executive Order, 'Restoring Gold Standard Science'. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Brian Nosek @briannosek.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Complementing other communications about the "Restoring Gold Standard Science" Executive Order, here is a statement from COS. Also, see the links to stories from previous attempts to co-opt open science for policies that undermine science and evidence-based policymaking. www.cos.io/about/news/c...
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COS Statement on “Restoring Gold Standard Science” Executive Order
The Executive Order issued on May 23, 2025, Restoring Gold Standard Science, references several open science practices championed by COS and the open science and metascience communities more generally...
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Signed!
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Rafe Meager (they/them) @economeager.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
when trump and co say they're seizing control of research because of the reproducibility crisis, it's pretty similar to when they say they're enacting trans bathroom bans and sports bans because of violence and discrimination against women.
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Excellent reflections by Brian here and I agree. Transparency and rigour are clearly good things, but the drafters of this order cannot be trusted.
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Rachel Killean @rachelkillean.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
I'm glad to be speaking at this meeting about research integrity, which will flow nicely into the @aimosinc.bsky.social conference later that week, with a broader remit into metascience, openness, and transparency!
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
link.springer.com/article/10.1... - this tracks my impressions of the field over the past 8 years. (yes this is research on research on research)
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From 2015 to 2023, eight years of empirical research on research integrity: a scoping review - Research Integrity and Peer Review
Background Research on research integrity (RI) has grown exponentially over the past several decades. Although the earliest publications emerged in the 1980 s, more than half of the existing literatur...
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Very pleased to see this positive experience with our publish, review, curate platform, @metaror.bsky.social: upstream.force11.org/response-to-...
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
In this post, I argue against university rankings (@aidybarnett.bsky.social) and assessment regimes that reward quantity over quality. Let's slow down, correct existing errors (@jabyrnesci.bsky.social), and engage in better peer review (eg, @metaror.bsky.social): theconversation.com/reliable-sci...
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Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed
‘Fast science’ can damage research integrity – just as fast food can damage your health. ‘Slow science’ offers an alternative path forward.
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
More dangerous than DEIA (which is a good thing), are lackey hires (inept, often white men, who don't understand how and when to use messaging apps).
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Wonderful work here from Lucy Montgomery, @emiliacarabell.bsky.social, and Karl Huang laying out the dark side of academic publishing, as well as the light (including a kind shout out to @metaror.bsky.social)
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
There's a profound disconnect between the threshold courts use for determining whether someone is an expert (such that they can give expert testimony), which is basically qualifications in a field, and how psychologists think about it, which as we say here, is observable performance.
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
@metaror.bsky.social cuts out the publishers, providing open peer review, with a brief editorial summing up. Two recent examples are reviews (metaror.org/kotahi/artic...) of @jamesheathers.bsky.social's piece estimating 1/7 papers are fake and
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Approximately 1 in 7 Scientific Papers Are Fake
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Proud to be on this great panel to talk about the g2i problem - I'll be talking about producing better group/framework evidence through systematic reviews. With @teneille.bsky.social et al at www.gironaevidenceweek.com
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James Wilsdon @jameswilsdon.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
#Metascience2025 will be the biggest meeting in the field to date. We also want it to be one of the most inclusive. Travel bursaries now available for those who need support to attend. More details here: metascience.info/funding/ @cos.io @briannosek.bsky.social @rorinstitute.bsky.social
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Travel bursaries are available - Metascience
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MetaROR @metaror.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
We're happy to announce MetaROR has joined Bluesky! We're a community-owned platform for open peer review in metaresearch. Using the innovative Publish-Review-Curate model, we're transforming how metaresearch is published & reviewed, making the process faster and more open. Find us on metaror.org
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Jason Chin @jasonchin.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
For those interested in improving the way science is used in law, we have a cool special issue of Forensic Science International: Synergy (www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...) out. It follows from a conference at the ANU called Rethinking scientific communication in courts.
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FSISYN | Forensic Science International: Synergy | Rethinking scientific communication in courts | ScienceDirect.com by ElsevierScienceDirect
The challenges facing evidence-based law have never been so substantial. Courts are grappling with an exponentially growing body of scientific research that is of uneven quality and transparency. Perh...
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AIMOS @aimosinc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Seminar alert: Janice Graham will discuss “Leaky Vaccines in Public Health Governance” at the Charles Perkins Centre, Uni of Sydney as part of their Something EPIC seminar series. the seminar will also be live streamed. Check out the QR code for all the details!
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