Identifying Best Practices in Molecular Phylogenetics
Author Information
Author(s): Eales James M, Pinney John W, Stevens Robert D, Robertson David L
Primary Institution: University of Manchester
Hypothesis
Can we capture and define best practices in molecular phylogenetics through data extraction from scientific literature?
Conclusion
The study identifies a structured community of phylogenetic researchers with distinct practices, suggesting that expert authors' methodologies closely align with contemporary best practices.
Supporting Evidence
- The study retrieved 861 unique phylogenetic protocols from 17732 articles.
- Expert authors exhibit patterns of practice common to their field.
- There is significant variation in methodologies used across different fields.
Takeaway
Scientists are trying to figure out the best ways to study the relationships between different species by looking at how other scientists do it and sharing their methods.
Methodology
Data extraction techniques were applied to full-text articles to identify experimental protocols in molecular phylogenetics.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the selection of articles and protocols based on publication trends.
Limitations
The study may not capture all variations in methodologies due to the reliance on published literature.
Participant Demographics
The study analyzed practices from a wide range of authors across 17732 articles in molecular phylogenetics.
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