Advancing Transparency and Reproducibility

Abstract: This study addresses the adaptation of research synthesis standards in social, educational, and psychological sciences. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive documentation and adherence to reporting guidelines and FAIR principles to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and data reuse. Existing guidelines, such as PRISMA and FAIR, provide documentation guidance but lack specifics on making methodological data accessible. The study aims to develop a set of criteria to document review processes and data, enhancing reproducibility in psychology and education. Using a sample of 100 systematic reviews within these disciplines, it evaluates the adherence to these criteria. The results reveal the extent of documentation rigor, identify missing elements, and give recommendations for improving research synthesis documentation. The study's findings will contribute to standardizing synthesis documentation and promote transparency and collaboration in the scientific community.