HRB Open Research Blog

Overcoming the reproducibility crisis – how to make your work more reproducible

Reproducibility is important as it shows that research results are reliable, not random or biased. In a previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of reproducibility in open research. However, many researchers find it challenging to make their work reproducible. In this blog post, we examine the barriers to reproducibility and offer insight into making […]

Enhancing research communication: writing for non-academic stakeholders

One of the primary goals of research is to extend its impact beyond academia, influencing global policies, enhancing patient care, and contributing to public health. To amplify this impact, authors must be able to communicate research effectively to non-academic stakeholders.

Discover the strategies researchers can employ to master the art of communicating research effectively and convey their work to diverse audiences.

Data-sharing success stories from HRB-funded researchers

The open data movement is rapidly gaining momentum, with many governments and international organisations worldwide announcing open data initiatives and policies that support data reuse. The Health Research Board and HRB Open Research advocate their own Open Data Policy, encouraging researchers to make data as open as possible and as closed as necessary. We highlight […]

The importance of reproducibility in Open Research

Reproducibility can demonstrate that research results are not due to bias or chance, which is vital for accurate and reliable results. It refers to the degree to which other researchers can achieve the same results using the same dataset and analysis as the original research. Research is reproducible when other researchers can achieve the results […]

6 tips for passing pre-publication checks on HRB Open Research

Are you considering submitting your research? HRB Open Research’s platform uses the F1000 publication model, which is advances editorial transparency through open publishing and peer review practices while avoiding bias and misconduct through rigorous pre-publication checks. Rather than relying on journal Editors (or Editor-Chief) to accept or reject an article, our in-house editorial team diligently […]

Embracing openness in research with HRB Open Research

Open science is gaining momentum in today’s research landscape. With more authors interested in the accessibility, reproducibility and transparency of their work, they need to consider where to publish their academic outputs. Launched by Health Research Board Ireland in February 2018, HRB Open Research publishes results originating from HRB-funded researchers. HRB Open Research is a […]

5 ways to maximise your research outputs with HRB Open Research

Research projects are often long, complex, and made up of several detailed steps involving data collection, investigation, analysis, report writing, and more. And yet, only a snapshot of this work makes it into the final Research Article. By publishing every output of a research project as a standalone article type, you can get full credit […]

5 Benefits of publishing with HRB Open Research

Integrity, quality and transparency are at the forefront of modern scientific research. Using F1000’s unique publishing model, HRB Open Research can uphold these principles. In this blog, we will discover what sets us apart from traditional publishing venues, and dive into the benefits of publishing on HRB Open Research.