A Systematic Evaluation of the Impact of STRICTA and CONSORT Recommendations on Quality of Reporting for Acupuncture Trials

The contemporary social, economic, and cultural conditions within and outside the academy prompt important questions about the role of research in education policy and practice. Scholars have framed research-practice partnerships (RPPs) as a strategy to promote evidence-based decision-making in education. In this chapter, I interrogate the notion that RPPs offer an insightful framework to consider how the quality of research can be measured through its use. The findings suggest that using RPPs to assess the quality of education research enhances the relevance to policy and practice as well as attention to the quality of reporting, and pivots from the preeminence of methodological quality. RPPs increase local education leaders’ access to research and bolster the use of research. RPPs may also strengthen the alignment between education research and the public good. Notwithstanding, employing RPPs as a vehicle to assess research quality has its challenges. Valuing the work of RPPs in academia is a work in progress. Building and sustaining an RPP is challenging, and there is still much to learn about the ways in which RPPs work and overcome obstacles. Assessing the impact of RPPs is also difficult. Future considerations are discussed.

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Quality of design and reporting of animal research in peritoneal dialysis: A scoping review

Peritoneal Dialysis International ◽

10.1177/0896860819896148 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 394-404

Author(s):

Janusz Witowski ◽

Dorota Sikorska ◽

András Rudolf ◽

Izabela Miechowicz ◽

Julian Kamhieh-Milz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Animal Studies ◽

Reporting Quality ◽

Animal Research ◽

Size Estimation ◽

Quality Of Reporting ◽

The Impact

The concerns about reproducibility and validity of animal studies are partly related to poor experimental design and reporting. Here, we undertook a scoping review of the literature to determine the extent and quality of reporting of animal studies on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Online databases were searched to identify 567 relevant original articles published between 1979 and 2018. These were analyzed with respect to bibliographic parameters and general aspects of animal experimentation. A subgroup of 120 studies was analyzed in detail in terms of the impact on the reporting quality of the Animal Research: Reporting of In Vivo Experiments (ARRIVE) guidelines for animal studies. The number of animal studies on PD increased continuously over the years with a thematic shift toward long-term preservation of the peritoneum as a dialyzing organ. There were significant deficiencies in research design with the lack of sample size estimation, randomization, and blinding being the commonest shortcomings. The description of animal numbers, housing conditions, use of medication, and statistical analysis was incomplete. The introduction in 2010 of the ARRIVE guidelines produced very little improvement in the completeness of reporting regardless of journal impact factor. The animal studies on PD suffer from deficits in experimental protocols and transparent reporting. These drawbacks need to be corrected to ensure high-quality and much-needed animal research in PD.

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Comparing quality of reporting between preprints and peer-reviewed articles in the biomedical literature

Research Integrity and Peer Review ◽

10.1186/s41073-020-00101-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Clarissa F. D. Carneiro ◽

Victor G. S. Queiroz ◽

Thiago C. Moulin ◽

Carlos A. M. Carvalho ◽

Clarissa B. Haas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Time Lag ◽

Life Sciences ◽

Biomedical Literature ◽

Quality Of Reporting ◽

Journal Publication ◽

Similar Range ◽

The Difference ◽

The Impact ◽

Completeness Of Reporting

Abstract Background Preprint usage is growing rapidly in the life sciences; however, questions remain on the relative quality of preprints when compared to published articles. An objective dimension of quality that is readily measurable is completeness of reporting, as transparency can improve the reader’s ability to independently interpret data and reproduce findings. Methods In this observational study, we initially compared independent samples of articles published in bioRxiv and in PubMed-indexed journals in 2016 using a quality of reporting questionnaire. After that, we performed paired comparisons between preprints from bioRxiv to their own peer-reviewed versions in journals. Results Peer-reviewed articles had, on average, higher quality of reporting than preprints, although the difference was small, with absolute differences of 5.0% [95% CI 1.4, 8.6] and 4.7% [95% CI 2.4, 7.0] of reported items in the independent samples and paired sample comparison, respectively. There were larger differences favoring peer-reviewed articles in subjective ratings of how clearly titles and abstracts presented the main findings and how easy it was to locate relevant reporting information. Changes in reporting from preprints to peer-reviewed versions did not correlate with the impact factor of the publication venue or with the time lag from bioRxiv to journal publication. Conclusions Our results suggest that, on average, publication in a peer-reviewed journal is associated with improvement in quality of reporting. They also show that quality of reporting in preprints in the life sciences is within a similar range as that of peer-reviewed articles, albeit slightly lower on average, supporting the idea that preprints should be considered valid scientific contributions.

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Quality of reporting for randomised clinical trials published in Latin American and Spanish journals: A protocol for a systematic survey of three clinical specialities

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036148 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. e036148

Author(s):

Vivienne C Bachelet ◽

Víctor A Carrasco ◽

Fabiana Bravo-Córdova ◽

Ruben A Díaz ◽

Francisca J Lizana ◽

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Keyword(s):

Latin American ◽

Reporting Quality ◽

Quality Of Reporting ◽

Systematic Survey ◽

Secondary Analyses ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

Changes Over Time ◽

The Impact ◽

Internal And External Validity

IntroductionQuality of reporting refers to how published articles communicate how the research was done and what was found. Gaps and imprecisions of reporting hamper the assessment of the methodological quality and internal and external validity. The CONsolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) are a set of evidence-based recommendations of the minimum elements to be included in the reporting of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to ensure a complete and transparent account of what was done, how it was done and what was found. Few studies have been conducted on the impact of CONSORT on RCTs published in Latin American and Spanish journals. We aim to assess the reporting quality of RCTs of three clinical specialities published in Spanish and Latin American journals, as well as to assess changes over time and associations of quality with journal and country indicators.Methods and analysisWe will conduct a systematic survey of all RCTs published in Spanish-language journals in three clinical fields (dentistry, neurology and geriatrics) from 1990 to 2018. We will include RCTs from previous work that has identified all RCTs on these medical fields published in Spain and Latin America. We will update this work via handsearching of relevant journals. Assessment of quality of reporting will be conducted independently and in duplicate using the CONSORT 2010 Statement. We will also extract journal and country indicators. We will conduct descriptive statistics and secondary analyses considering the year, country, and journal of publication, among others.Ethics and disseminationThe Universidad de Santiago de Chile’s ethics committee approved the protocol. We will disseminate the results of this work in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conference proceedings. We expect to raise awareness among researchers, journal editors and funders on the importance of training in reporting guidelines and using them from the inception of RCT protocols.

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Histopathology reporting of breast cancer in Queensland: the impact on the quality of reporting as a result of the introduction of recommendations

Pathology ◽

10.1080/00313020902884469 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 361-365 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

R. Austin ◽

B. Thompson ◽

M. Coory ◽

E. Walpole ◽

G. Francis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Reporting ◽

The Impact

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The Impact of STRICTA and CONSORT on Reporting of Randomised Control Trials of Acupuncture: A Systematic Methodological Evaluation

Acupuncture in Medicine ◽

10.1136/acupmed-2017-011519 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 36 (6) ◽

pp. 349-357 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Simen Svenkerud ◽

Hugh MacPherson

Keyword(s):

Positive Impact ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Reporting Quality ◽

Primary Analysis ◽

Quality Of Reporting ◽

The Mean ◽

Time Periods ◽

The Impact ◽

Over Time

Background Clear and unambiguous reporting is essential for researchers and clinicians to be able to assess the quality of research. To enhance the quality of reporting, consensus-based reporting guidelines are commonly used. Objectives To update and extend previous research by evaluating the more recent impact of STRICTA (STandards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture) and CONSORT (CONsolidated Standards Of Reporting Trials) guidelines on the quality of reporting of acupuncture trials. Methods By random sampling, approximately 45 trials from each of five 2-year time periods between 1994 and 2015 were included in the study. Using scoring sheets based on the STRICTA and CONSORT checklist items (range 0 to 7 and 0 to 5, respectively), the distribution of items reported over time was investigated, with changes shown using scatterplots. The primary analysis used a before-and-after t-test to compare time periods. A meta-analysis investigated whether or not trials published in journals that endorsed STRICTA were associated with better reporting. Results The study included 207 trials. Improved reporting of items over time was observed, as represented by changes in the scatterplot slope and intercept. The mean STRICTA score increased from 4.27 in the 1994–1995 period to 5.53 in 2014–2015, an 18% improvement. The mean CONSORT score rose from 1.01 in the 1994–1995 period to 3.32 in 2014–2015, an increment of 46%. There was proportionately lower reporting for items related to practitioner background (STRICTA) and for randomisation implementation and allocation concealment (CONSORT). Trials published in journals that endorsed STRICTA had statistically significantly superior reporting of both STRICTA and CONSORT items overall. Conclusion This study has provided evidence of an improvement in reporting of STRICTA and CONSORT items over the time period from 1994 to 2015. Journals that endorse STRICTA have a better record in terms of reporting quality. Some evidence suggests that the publication of STRICTA has had a positive impact on reporting quality.

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OTHR-15. Assessment of TRIPOD adherence in articles developing machine learning models for differentiation of glioma from brain metastasis

Neuro-Oncology Advances ◽

10.1093/noajnl/vdab071.070 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_3) ◽

pp. iii17-iii18

Author(s):

Leon Jekel ◽

Waverly Rose Brim ◽

Gabriel Cassinelli Petersen ◽

Harry Subramanian ◽

Tal Zeevi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Machine Learning ◽

Brain Metastasis ◽

Model Performance ◽

Scoring Systems ◽

Systematic Evaluation ◽

Clinical Workflow ◽

Quality Of Reporting ◽

Systematic Assessment ◽

Adherence Score

Abstract Purpose Machine learning (ML) applications in predictive models in neuro-oncology have become an increasingly investigated subject of research. For their incorporation into clinical practice, rigorous assessment is needed to reduce bias. Several reports have indicated utility of ML applications in differentiation of glioma from brain metastasis. However, a systematic assessment of quality of methodology and reporting in these studies has not been done yet. We examined the adherence of 29 published reports in this field to the TRIPOD statement, which is similar to CLAIM checklist. Materials and Methods Our systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Ovid Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane trials (CENTRAL) and Web of science core-collection were searched. Keywords included artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, radiomics, magnetic resonance imaging, glioma, and glioblastoma. Assessment of TRIPOD adherence in 29 eligible studies was performed. Individual item performance was assessed by adherence index (ADI), the ratio of mean achieved score to maximum score per TRIPOD item. Results In a preliminary analysis of 8 studies, the average TRIPOD adherence score was 0.48 (14.25/30 items fulfilled) with individual scores ranging from 0.27 (8/30) to 0.60 (18/30). Best overall item performance, with an ADI of 1, was seen in item 3 (Background/Objectives), 16 (Model performance) and 19 (Interpretation). Poorest performance was detected in item 1 (Title) and 2 (Abstract), followed by item 9 (Missing Data) with ADI of 0, 0 and 0.13, respectively. Conclusion Preliminary results underline the lack of reproducibility in ML studies on distinction between glioma and brain metastasis. An average TRIPOD adherence score of 0.48 indicates insufficient quality of reporting and outlines the need for increased utilization of quality scoring systems in study documentation. Systematic evaluation of quality score adherence will allow us to identify common flaws in this field for enabling translation of models into clinical workflow.

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THE IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION OF ECONOMIC ENTITIES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACCOUNTING AND ANALYTICAL PROCESS FOR THE FORMATION OF MANAGEMENT REPORTING BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF IFRS

EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA ◽

10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2021.11.03.013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (11) ◽

pp. 82-87

Author(s):

Elena L. Mozhina ◽

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Quality Of Reporting ◽

Analytical Process ◽

Economic Entity ◽

Pros And Cons ◽

The Impact ◽

Management Reporting ◽

Infor Mation

The article examines the need for digitalization of economic entities, the main directions of digitalization of an economic entity, the main pros and cons of digitalization of these areas of activity of an economic entity, the impact of digitalization of an economic entity on the accounting and analytical process of forming management reporting taking into account the requirements of IFRS. A comparative analysis of infor-mation products on accounting under IFRS has been carried out to achieve the level of sufficiency of digitali-zation of the directions of economic entities for the formation of management reporting based on the require-ments of IFRS in a shortened time without deterioration in the quality of reporting.

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Developmental pharmacokinetics of opioids in neonates

Journal of Opioid Management ◽

10.5055/jom.2007.0039 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 59 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Karel Allegaert, MD, PhD ◽

Sinno H. Simons, MD, PhD ◽

Christine Vanhole, MD, PhD ◽

Dick Tibboel, MD, PhD

Keyword(s):

Interindividual Variability ◽

Assessment Instrument ◽

Systematic Evaluation ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Term Neonates ◽

Effective Administration ◽

Research Questions ◽

The Impact

Recognition and treatment of pain are now important indicators of the quality of care being delivered to neonates. However, population-specific characteristics have to be considered, necessitating an integrated, population-specific approach. Such an approach starts with a systematic evaluation of pain, using a validated pain-assessment instrument, and should be followed by effec-tive interventions, mainly based on appropriate, i.e, safe and effective, administration of analgesics. We will illustrate the impact of age on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of opioids using recently collected and reported observations of tramadol disposition in early neonatal life. Although distribution volume and clearance display age-dependent maturation, it is important to recognize that important, unexplained interindividual variability in drug metabolism is still observed. Research questions in the field of developmental pharmacokinetics of opioids should focus on covariables of relevance in the interindividual variability of both pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of opioids in neonates and on long-term outcomes in preterm and term neonates to whom opioids were administered, with regard to behavioral consequences and effects on pain thresholds.

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