L.M. Bouter
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About
Lex Bouter is a towering figure in research integrity and meta-research, best known for pioneering the systematic study of questionable research practices (QRPs) and promoting open science. His landmark 2022 study, which identified QRPs in over 163,000 randomized controlled trials, has become a cornerstone for understanding bias in clinical evidence, earning 17 citations in just two years. Bouter’s work extends to evaluating how open science practices—like data sharing and preregistration—boost research impact; his 2024 study in dentistry found that such practices correlate with higher citation rates and Altmetric scores. As a former rector of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and co-founder of the World Conference on Research Integrity, Bouter has shaped global policies on scientific conduct. With over 20,000 citations to his name, his contributions have fundamentally shifted how researchers think about reproducibility, transparency, and accountability—making him an essential voice for any student or scholar committed to improving the trustworthiness of science.
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