Lex Bouter
@lexbouter.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of Methodology and Integrity, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
I'm an Amsterdam-based epidemiologist interested in Research Integrity and Open Science, and much more.
ORCID 0000-0002-2659-5482 - Profile page: https://bit.ly/48aE9vI
I'm an Amsterdam-based epidemiologist interested in Research Integrity and Open Science, and much more.
ORCID 0000-0002-2659-5482 - Profile page: https://bit.ly/48aE9vI
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I've just updated my preprint on short personal reviews of novels on #ResearchIntegrity , which now covers 35 titles. bit.ly/409E5ff
Please attend me to novels which you believe to belong to this list, but are not yet included.
Please attend me to novels which you believe to belong to this list, but are not yet included.
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Why Authors Aren’t Disclosing AI Use and What Publishers Should (Not) do About It – Part 2 scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/02/03/w...
Why Authors Aren’t Disclosing AI Use and What Publishers Should (Not) do About It - Part 2 - The Scholarly Kitchen
Current AI disclosure guidelines are failing and driving AI use underground rather than making it transparent. In this follow-up post, I turn to the more challenging question: what publishers should d...
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Why Authors Aren’t Disclosing AI Use and What Publishers Should (Not) do About It – Part 2 scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/02/03/w...
Bruce Springsteen on Trump and ICE.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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February 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Bruce Springsteen on Trump and ICE.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...
Here's How Often Researchers Disclose Use of AI in Their Papers www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
Here's How Often Researchers Disclose Use of AI in Their Papers
Unsurprisingly, it's probably underreported, journal editors say
www.medpagetoday.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Here's How Often Researchers Disclose Use of AI in Their Papers www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
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Early Bird Deadline Approaching February 3!
Register now for #WCRI2026, the leading global conference on research integrity, taking place May 3–6 in Vancouver, Canada.
👉 wcri2026.org/registration/
Register now for #WCRI2026, the leading global conference on research integrity, taking place May 3–6 in Vancouver, Canada.
👉 wcri2026.org/registration/
🚨 Registration is OPEN!
Join us in Vancouver for the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (#WCRI2026), May 3–6, 2026.
🌍 All disciplines, all career stages
📍 Venue: The Westin Bayshore
🔗 Register now + book your stay: wcri2026.org/registration/
Join us in Vancouver for the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (#WCRI2026), May 3–6, 2026.
🌍 All disciplines, all career stages
📍 Venue: The Westin Bayshore
🔗 Register now + book your stay: wcri2026.org/registration/
January 29, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Early Bird Deadline Approaching February 3!
Register now for #WCRI2026, the leading global conference on research integrity, taking place May 3–6 in Vancouver, Canada.
👉 wcri2026.org/registration/
Register now for #WCRI2026, the leading global conference on research integrity, taking place May 3–6 in Vancouver, Canada.
👉 wcri2026.org/registration/
Recommended reading for all who care about universities and their role in society.
Yesterday Iris Lechner defended her PhD thesis on the epistemic responsibilities of universities in a sparkling discussion with her opponents. PhD thesis is available at: bit.ly/45EDkNz
@wcrifoundation.bsky.social
Yesterday Iris Lechner defended her PhD thesis on the epistemic responsibilities of universities in a sparkling discussion with her opponents. PhD thesis is available at: bit.ly/45EDkNz
@wcrifoundation.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Recommended reading for all who care about universities and their role in society.
Yesterday Iris Lechner defended her PhD thesis on the epistemic responsibilities of universities in a sparkling discussion with her opponents. PhD thesis is available at: bit.ly/45EDkNz
@wcrifoundation.bsky.social
Yesterday Iris Lechner defended her PhD thesis on the epistemic responsibilities of universities in a sparkling discussion with her opponents. PhD thesis is available at: bit.ly/45EDkNz
@wcrifoundation.bsky.social
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Less is more. This aphorism is constantly on my mind. The scientific publication system is under tremendous strain, the last thing it needs is a massive dump of LLM generated/aided papers. If you love science, then show it some love. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I’m going to halve my publication output. You should consider slow science, too
If we don’t slow down, the research enterprise is going to crash, argues Adrian Barnett.
www.nature.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Less is more. This aphorism is constantly on my mind. The scientific publication system is under tremendous strain, the last thing it needs is a massive dump of LLM generated/aided papers. If you love science, then show it some love. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Brilliant idea by @arjenlubach.bsky.social:
The NAAGGA hat.
‘Naagga’ means ‘No’ in Greenlandic.
Sold out already!
lubach.shop/product/naag...
The NAAGGA hat.
‘Naagga’ means ‘No’ in Greenlandic.
Sold out already!
lubach.shop/product/naag...
January 19, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Brilliant idea by @arjenlubach.bsky.social:
The NAAGGA hat.
‘Naagga’ means ‘No’ in Greenlandic.
Sold out already!
lubach.shop/product/naag...
The NAAGGA hat.
‘Naagga’ means ‘No’ in Greenlandic.
Sold out already!
lubach.shop/product/naag...
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Penalise ‘retraction hotspot’ universities, says integrity tsar
#Retraction #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/penalis...
#Retraction #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/penalis...
Penalise ‘retraction hotspot’ universities, says integrity tsar
Indian campaigner Achal Agrawal says research watchdog he founded gets tens of tip-offs regarding suspected malpractice every day
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Penalise ‘retraction hotspot’ universities, says integrity tsar
#Retraction #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/penalis...
#Retraction #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/penalis...
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To Combat Academic Fraud, Scholars Confront Hallowed Tradition
#AcademicFraud #Scholar #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/opinion/to-c...
#AcademicFraud #Scholar #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/opinion/to-c...
To Combat Academic Fraud, Scholars Confront Hallowed Tradition
This is the fourth part of a series on the crisis in academic research and publishing. Read the first three parts here, here and here.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
To Combat Academic Fraud, Scholars Confront Hallowed Tradition
#AcademicFraud #Scholar #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/opinion/to-c...
#AcademicFraud #Scholar #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/opinion/to-c...
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New study shows Portugese researchers engage in questionable research practices (sometimes frequently), even though most admit these are problematic. QRPs studied are mainly related to integrity, but includes hypothesizing after results are known.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
January 16, 2026 at 6:32 AM
New study shows Portugese researchers engage in questionable research practices (sometimes frequently), even though most admit these are problematic. QRPs studied are mainly related to integrity, but includes hypothesizing after results are known.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
I've just updated my preprint on short personal reviews of novels on #ResearchIntegrity , which now covers 35 titles. bit.ly/409E5ff
Please attend me to novels which you believe to belong to this list, but are not yet included.
Please attend me to novels which you believe to belong to this list, but are not yet included.
January 14, 2026 at 7:25 AM
I've just updated my preprint on short personal reviews of novels on #ResearchIntegrity , which now covers 35 titles. bit.ly/409E5ff
Please attend me to novels which you believe to belong to this list, but are not yet included.
Please attend me to novels which you believe to belong to this list, but are not yet included.
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An area of science that is “strangely devoid of independent checks” is #academic #publishing. @jabyrnesci.bsky.social states “external oversight [e.g., ISO 9001] could push journals & publishers to work harder to reduce integrity issues that are harming scientific literature" doi.org/10.1038/d415...
January 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
An area of science that is “strangely devoid of independent checks” is #academic #publishing. @jabyrnesci.bsky.social states “external oversight [e.g., ISO 9001] could push journals & publishers to work harder to reduce integrity issues that are harming scientific literature" doi.org/10.1038/d415...
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“one area of science is strangely devoid of independent checks — academic publishing” Great opinion piece from @jabyrnesci.bsky.social on the need for #publishers to themselves follow best practice & become better regulated 👏👇 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Put pressure on publishers to follow best practice — external regulation is the answer
Journals that work hard to meet the needs of both authors and readers should be acknowledged publicly — encouraging others to follow suit.
www.nature.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
“one area of science is strangely devoid of independent checks — academic publishing” Great opinion piece from @jabyrnesci.bsky.social on the need for #publishers to themselves follow best practice & become better regulated 👏👇 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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✨2025 was a year of building, connecting, and growing.🌱
Check out a few highlights below.
We are also excited about all that 2026 will bring. Stay tuned for more on our evolving governance model and the launch of new resources and subscriptions.
#ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #Community #SIA
Check out a few highlights below.
We are also excited about all that 2026 will bring. Stay tuned for more on our evolving governance model and the launch of new resources and subscriptions.
#ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #Community #SIA
January 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM
✨2025 was a year of building, connecting, and growing.🌱
Check out a few highlights below.
We are also excited about all that 2026 will bring. Stay tuned for more on our evolving governance model and the launch of new resources and subscriptions.
#ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #Community #SIA
Check out a few highlights below.
We are also excited about all that 2026 will bring. Stay tuned for more on our evolving governance model and the launch of new resources and subscriptions.
#ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #Community #SIA
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Paper Mills: a new threat to scientific publishing
#PaperMill #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
@deevybee.bsky.social
fullfact.org/technology/p...
#PaperMill #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
@deevybee.bsky.social
fullfact.org/technology/p...
Paper Mills: a new threat to scientific publishing – Full Fact
There's a new problem for publication in research: scientific fraud.
fullfact.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Paper Mills: a new threat to scientific publishing
#PaperMill #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
@deevybee.bsky.social
fullfact.org/technology/p...
#PaperMill #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI
@deevybee.bsky.social
fullfact.org/technology/p...
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The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
#ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #WCRI2026 #WCRI
theconversation.com/the-5-stages...
#ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #WCRI2026 #WCRI
theconversation.com/the-5-stages...
The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
Academic publishing now shows the same decline that has hit social media and online marketplaces.
theconversation.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:58 AM
The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
#ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #WCRI2026 #WCRI
theconversation.com/the-5-stages...
#ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #WCRI2026 #WCRI
theconversation.com/the-5-stages...
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Put pressure on publishers to follow best practice — external regulation is the answer | www.nature.com/articles/d41...
January 1, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Put pressure on publishers to follow best practice — external regulation is the answer | www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"...external oversight could push journals and publishers to work harder to reduce integrity issues that are harming the scientific literature." @wcrifoundation.bsky.social @retractionwatch.com @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Put pressure on publishers to follow best practice — external regulation is the answer
Journals that work hard to meet the needs of both authors and readers should be acknowledged publicly — encouraging others to follow suit.
www.nature.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
"...external oversight could push journals and publishers to work harder to reduce integrity issues that are harming the scientific literature." @wcrifoundation.bsky.social @retractionwatch.com @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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🎆Congratulations🎇 Sleuths at PubPeer - pubpeer.com :
End-of-the-Year Countdown runs for 250,000 flagged papers!!
...that's a 3‰ of total publications over all years & disciplines (ca. 76,000,000)
👉essential for #ResearchIntegrity
End-of-the-Year Countdown runs for 250,000 flagged papers!!
...that's a 3‰ of total publications over all years & disciplines (ca. 76,000,000)
👉essential for #ResearchIntegrity
December 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
🎆Congratulations🎇 Sleuths at PubPeer - pubpeer.com :
End-of-the-Year Countdown runs for 250,000 flagged papers!!
...that's a 3‰ of total publications over all years & disciplines (ca. 76,000,000)
👉essential for #ResearchIntegrity
End-of-the-Year Countdown runs for 250,000 flagged papers!!
...that's a 3‰ of total publications over all years & disciplines (ca. 76,000,000)
👉essential for #ResearchIntegrity
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Open science must avoid ‘feeding the machine’ for AI firms.
Academics must set standards for use of artificial intelligence in research, says open science expert.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Academics must set standards for use of artificial intelligence in research, says open science expert.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
December 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Open science must avoid ‘feeding the machine’ for AI firms.
Academics must set standards for use of artificial intelligence in research, says open science expert.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Academics must set standards for use of artificial intelligence in research, says open science expert.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Wake up call for funding agencies: "The question is, which costs more: the research being funded, or the application process itself?"
"How can funders avoid crossing the Szilard point?"
The Szilard point is "the threshold at which the total cost of competing for a grant equals (or surpasses) the value of the available funding."
The Szilard point is "the threshold at which the total cost of competing for a grant equals (or surpasses) the value of the available funding."
Point of no returns: researchers are crossing a threshold in the fight for funding
With so little money to go round, the costs of competing for grants can exceed what the grants are worth. When that happens, nobody wins.
www.nature.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Wake up call for funding agencies: "The question is, which costs more: the research being funded, or the application process itself?"
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A BBC investigation has uncovered claims that essay cheating remains widespread at UK universities despite the introduction of a law designed to stop it.
#AcademicIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI #UK
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#AcademicIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI #UK
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Essay cheating at universities an 'open secret' despite new law - BBC News
An essay mill owner says he's made millions, while an ex-lecturer says he quit due to rife cheating.
www.bbc.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
A BBC investigation has uncovered claims that essay cheating remains widespread at UK universities despite the introduction of a law designed to stop it.
#AcademicIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI #UK
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#AcademicIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI #UK
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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45 projects awarded to strengthen Dutch open science infrastructure! From connecting colonial archives to opening telescope data, these initiatives make research infrastructure more accessible, transparent and inclusive.
Read more👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/45-p...
Read more👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/45-p...
45 projects strengthen Dutch open science infrastructure | Open Science NL
In its largest funding round to date, Open Science NL awards 45 projects that strengthen infrastructure for open science in the Netherlands. The projects make scholarly data, software and publications more accessible and help make science more accessible, transparent and inclusive.
www.openscience.nl
December 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
45 projects awarded to strengthen Dutch open science infrastructure! From connecting colonial archives to opening telescope data, these initiatives make research infrastructure more accessible, transparent and inclusive.
Read more👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/45-p...
Read more👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/45-p...
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Open Science NL is funding 27 replication studies with €5.2M. Projects will reanalyse data, repeat experiments, and explore variations across many fields. Read more 👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/27-s...
27 studies re-examined | Open Science NL
Open Science NL has awarded funding to 27 applicants to replicate earlier studies. They will reanalyse original data, repeat experiments, and replicate studies with slight variations to the original design. A total amount of 5.2 million euros was granted.
www.openscience.nl
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Open Science NL is funding 27 replication studies with €5.2M. Projects will reanalyse data, repeat experiments, and explore variations across many fields. Read more 👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/27-s...
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🌞The consultation on the Athens Statement is open until 📅19 December📅, and we thank those who have already responded. To contribute, you simply need to:
👉🏼 click here: comcensus.org/athens_state...
👉🏼 indicate your overall level of agreement
👉🏼 provide a short (or long🙂) explanation of your opinion.
👉🏼 click here: comcensus.org/athens_state...
👉🏼 indicate your overall level of agreement
👉🏼 provide a short (or long🙂) explanation of your opinion.
December 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🌞The consultation on the Athens Statement is open until 📅19 December📅, and we thank those who have already responded. To contribute, you simply need to:
👉🏼 click here: comcensus.org/athens_state...
👉🏼 indicate your overall level of agreement
👉🏼 provide a short (or long🙂) explanation of your opinion.
👉🏼 click here: comcensus.org/athens_state...
👉🏼 indicate your overall level of agreement
👉🏼 provide a short (or long🙂) explanation of your opinion.