Open Science Bites

Unlike quantitative studies where replication is more straightforward, qualitative research presents unique challenges. In this episode, Dr. Sarahanne Field, assistant professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, shares how she is reimagining reproducibility for qualitative research. She explores practical approaches to making research processes visible, addresses challenges in ethical data sharing of transcripts, and emphasizes the importance of clear methodological reporting in qualitative studies. More information * University of Groningen profile page Sarahanne Field [https://www.rug.nl/staff/s.m.field/?lang=en] * Qualitative Research Group Groningen [https://qrgroningen.nl/]

In this episode, epidemiologist Dr Michiel de Boer (University Medical Center Groningen and chair of the steering group of the Netherlands Reproducibility Network reveals how reproducibility is transforming research quality. Michiel shares practical insights on why reproducibility and pre-registration can save time in the long run, simple tools for making your research more transparent, pitfalls when trying to reproduce others' work and balancing institutional requirements with efficient workflows. More information * Netherlands Reproducibility Network [https://reproducibilitynetwork.nl/]

In this episode, Bettina van Hoven, Associate Professor of Cultural Geography at the University College Groningen, emphasizes the importance of relationships and collaboration in research. For the project Being and Becoming Disabled, she closely collaborated with people with disabilities as co-researchers, focusing on accessibility in urban spaces, such as the city of Groningen, aiming to shift societal perspectives. More information * www.thisabledcity.com [http://www.thisabledcity.com]

Medical data is almost always interpreted by adult researchers, even when it comes to data derived from young patients. For her research project, paediatrician Laura Postma involved twelve nursing students in analyzing and interpreting qualitative interview data from young patients. Laura and two of these students, Loes van Hoogdalem and Noor Saathof, reflect on their experiences together.

In this episode, Stefano Bertorini, PhD student at the Campus Fryslân at the University of Groningen, shares his views on and experiences with public engagement. For his research project, Stefano developed workshops to engage with Dutch farmers, to listen to their experiences and to accompany them develop new business models in regenerative agriculture. Learn more: * Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Transition [https://CentreforSustainableAgricultureTransition] * Doughnut Economics Action Lab workshop [https://DoughnutEconomicsActionLabworkshop] * Public Engagement Seed Fund [https://publicengagementseedfund/] (now closed) * TED talk about "Doughnut Economics" [https://TEDtalkabout"DoughnutEconomics"]