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Replication and Non-Replication Studies in Brain Structure and Function
To ensure the reliability of scientific findings, it is essential to conduct replication studies that validate and build upon previous research. These studies help scientists assess the generalizability and reproducibility of reported results. We invite researchers to replicate key findings from previously published studies and clearly describe their methods, including any modifications made to the original protocols. The results of replication studies can either support the original findings or highlight potential discrepancies that require further investigation.
Additionally, non-replication studies are welcome for studies that attempted to replicate previous results but did not obtain consistent findings. Authors should outline their experimental design, methodologies, and results, focusing on any factors that may have contributed to discrepancies. Non-replication studies provide valuable insights into the robustness and limitations of scientific claims, as well as opportunities for refinement and improvement. It is important to note that absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and appropriate statistics (e.g. Bayesian) should always be used to formally demonstrate the absence of an effect.
Articles (6 in this collection)
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NRN1 epistasis with BDNF and CACNA1C: mediation effects on symptom severity through neuroanatomical changes in schizophrenia
Authors (first, second and last of 13)
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Expression patterns of Piezo1 in the developing mouse forebrain
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
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Researchers' sex/gender identity influences how sex/gender question is investigated in neuroscience: an example from an OHBM meeting
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
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Sulcal variability in anterior lateral prefrontal cortex contributes to variability in reasoning performance among young adults
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
