Além da manipulação: ciência aberta e a nova era da confibilidade científica

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to explore how the implementation of open science practices can mitigate the harm-ful practices of p-Hacking and HARKing in scientific research, in addition to analyzing the challenges and benefits of this approach for the integrity and reproducibility of studies. Method: A discursive approach was adopted on p-Hacking and HARKing practices and exploring open science initiatives. This research studies the topic, analyzing academic articles and reports from scientific institutions. Main Results: Open science promotes transparency at all stages of research, reducing p-Hacking and HARKing. Pre-registration of studies and open data sharing incre-ases confidence in scientific results and reproducibility. Publishing results, even if negative or non-significant, avoids publication bias, providing a more complete view of the state of the research. These practices reinforce scientific integrity and contribute to a more robust and reliable advancement of knowledge. Relevance / Origi-nality: The paper needs more discussions on the integrity and reproducibility of scientific research. Its academic relevance lies in proposing a more transparent and collaborative paradigm for scientific research, promoting greater confidence in scientific findings and contributing more robust knowledge. Theoretical / Methodological Contributions: Open science promotes transparency, reducing p-Hacking and HARKing. Practices such as prior registration of studies and open sharing of data increase reproducibility. Even if negative, publishing results in a confirmatory approach without exploiting the data avoids publication bias, improves management decisions, and promotes a culture of transparency and reliability in scientific research.