Bhakta Sanjib, Xie Jianping, Pea Federico, Gillespie Stephen H
Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, School of Natural Sciences, Birkbeck, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
Institute of Modern Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
Front Antibiot. 2025 Apr 29;4:1562002. doi: 10.3389/frabi.2025.1562002. eCollection 2025.
In the evolving and interdisciplinary landscape of health and disease research, data transparency and reproducibility are increasingly recognised as essential for maintaining scientific integrity and trust. This article invites early-career researchers (ECRs) to engage critically with these principles while navigating the pressures of academic progression, publication demands, and career development. It examines the challenges ECRs face in maintaining reproducible practices and underscores the need for institutional support, inclusive training, and mentorship across all stages of the research career. Drawing on global initiatives and case studies, the article advocates for a more collaborative, diverse, and mentally healthy research culture. It also highlights alternative career pathways beyond academia, empowering ECRs to explore opportunities in industry, government, and non-governmental organisations. By integrating transparency with values such as team science, responsible metrics, and researcher wellbeing, this article reflects the ethos of the new generation of scientists and offers a timely call for systemic change and collective action to strengthen the future of research culture.
在健康与疾病研究不断发展的跨学科领域中，数据透明度和可重复性越来越被视为维护科学诚信和信任的关键要素。本文邀请早期职业研究人员（ECRs）在应对学术进步、发表要求和职业发展压力的同时，审慎地践行这些原则。文章探讨了早期职业研究人员在维持可重复研究实践方面所面临的挑战，并强调在研究职业生涯的各个阶段都需要机构支持、包容性培训和指导。通过借鉴全球倡议和案例研究，本文倡导建立一种更具协作性、多样性和心理健康的研究文化。它还突出了学术界之外的其他职业途径，使早期职业研究人员有能力探索在行业、政府和非政府组织中的机会。通过将透明度与团队科学、负责任的指标和研究人员福祉等价值观相结合，本文体现了新一代科学家的精神风貌，并及时呼吁进行系统性变革和采取集体行动，以加强研究文化的未来发展。
