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Editorial
. 2024 Feb 27;22(2):e3002554.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002554. eCollection 2024 Feb.

Promoting research quality

Ulrich Dirnagl  1 , Nonia Pariente  2
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Editorial

Promoting research quality

Ulrich Dirnagl et al. PLoS Biol. .

Abstract

Plenty of awards recognize scientific contributions, but a unique and important one honors those whose efforts significantly enhance the quality and robustness of research. We discuss why this is important to promote trust in science.

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Conflict of interest statement

NP is a current paid employee of the Public Library of Science. UD is an unpaid Academic Editor for PLOS Biology and scientific secretary of the Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research (not involved in awardee selection).

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