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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

When choosing a statistical test to use, it is vital that the data meets the assumptions required for the test to be appropriate. Checking these assumptions is good practice and allows the researcher to analyse the data in the way that is most appropriate.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

On the whole, a better general understanding and value of uncertainty allows for a more scientifically literate society that values truths over “certainties”.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Rather than allowing the word “uncertainty” to diminish the power of results, it empowers scientists to openly discuss and acknowledge the limits of their findings. This creates a culture of trust, rigour and transparent communication within the community.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Uncertainty is a compelling force that steers scientific innovation. Uncertainty emphasises areas of weakness or gaps in knowledge, catalysing further research in these areas.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It is important that we as scientists know how to talk about these different types of uncertainty appropriately. It is an intrinsic pillar of scientific inquiry to represent the limitations in knowledge, measurement and the “known unknowns” rather than a lack of understanding altogether.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

When the community evaluates work directly, a paper's value is no longer determined by the journal that accepted it or the citation algorithm that surfaced it. It's determined by scientists, the people best placed to judge it.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Publish-or-perish has produced rushed research, unreproducible results, and careers spent optimising for the wrong things.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Academia has long conflated journal prestige with scientific value. But, when researchers evaluate work directly, the metrics that have distorted research culture start to lose their grip. The community decides what's worth reading, and building on, and the work that actually holds up gets rewarded.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Science should be accessible to readers, but also publishing should be accessible to authors. Data should be accessible to all to maintain quality and accountability.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

What would you like to see change in the world of scientific publishing?

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Correctly executed statistical tests wield incredible power. Inappropriately executed statistical tests can be incredibly dangerous, wasting time, money and potentially putting lives at risk.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

As scientists, we need to exercise critical thinking every time we read a paper, not just take things at face value.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Honest insignigicant data > falsified significant data.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We need to value genuine expertise. Expert peer reviewers should be recognised for their efforts, and we should always view what we are reading through a critical lense.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reproducibility and transparency are more important than p-values. It's more important to be honest about negative data than to lie about positive data.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Science needs to be continuously scrutinised even after publishing. Keep all areas of science accountable.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

People should read and critique science at its source to form their own opinions. Not rely on how science is reported for political gain.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Scientific transparency and rigour should be more important than positive data. It's what keeps science moving forward.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Our first sprint is now live! 🙌 May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we are rating and reviewing 5 top cited papers in depression research, come and join the conversation! buff.ly/jjjpSWo

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

It's time to acknowledge good-quality science, no matter the citation count or the prestige of the journal.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us in our mission to uncouple quality science from the h-index.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Quality science should be free from the pressures of the publication game.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

All data is valuable. Whether positive or negative, both are valid.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Published ≠ high quality That's for you to determine.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Let's focus on quality science, regardless of p-values, significance, or "sexiness".

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Scientists deserve to conduct their work free from the pressures of the h-index.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

When reading a paper, it's important to ask "could this study have been designed differently?". Paperstars encourages a cultrue of sound experimental design, building the foundations for great science.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Your Journal Club did the work. You questioned the logic. Why not rate it now?

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

ChatGPT doesn’t flinch at bad methods. But you did. Leave your review on Paperstars

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The system values where it’s published. You care whether it’s any good. That’s why Paperstars exists.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Your journal club already knows when a paper’s nonsense. Now there’s a way to say it…. without career risk.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

AI won’t notice if the control group’s missing. You will.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A top journal doesn’t mean top methods. Impact Factor hides bad science too. That’s why reviews belong with the paper.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Journal clubs are the frontline of critical reading. Let’s treat them like it. Share your insight on Paperstars

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

AI can fake authority. You have it. Paperstars is where real critique lives.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Citations don’t mean quality.They mean someone mentioned it.Review what actually matters over on Paperstars

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Journal Club Quote: “Why did they even include this as a factor?” Real question. Real review on Paperstars

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The future of science isn’t artificial. It’s accountable.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Quality doesn’t trickle down. It starts with people who care enough to question.

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Edinburgh Open Research @edopenresearch.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy New Year! To get 2026 off to a good start, why not join the first ReproducibiliTea session of the year from 10-11:30AM (online) on Wednesday 7th? Our theme is "how to work openly?" and we'll be hearing from 3 wonderful speakers – Dr Mahesh Karnani, Dr Emma Ganley, and Dr Danny Schnitzler

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Your Journal Club already improves science. Paperstars gives it reach.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

ChatGPT can’t tell if the figures are misleading. You can.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Citations don’t measure quality. They measure visibility. Paperstars measures the work.

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Paperstars @paperstarsorg.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

If your Journal Club has ever said, “This paper is wild,” it belongs on Paperstars.

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