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DeSci - Blog | Preprints, Open Access, and AI for Scientists

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 3d

Publishing is evolving.

Preprints. Open Access. AI.

More speed, more access, more collaboration.

The future is here 👉

Discover how preprints, open access, and AI tools are transforming scientific publishing. Learn how to share your research paper faster, reach a global audience, and use AI for research effectively.

"Does social media use reshape the human brain?" answered on SciWeave

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 5d

🧠 Brain on Feeds

SciWeave is the AI research assistant that gives you instant, trusted answers from peer-reviewed literature with accurate citations.

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DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 7d

Missed the Future of Science Seminar? 🎥

David Sisson, Ph.D. on Scaling Digital Decision Support Systems:
🔹 Why they struggle to scale
🔹 How AI is reshaping knowledge work
🔹 What it means for smaller orgs

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Metagov x Future of Science Seminar - Scaling Digital Support Systems

Abstract: This presentation argues that digitization has been highly disruptive to decision support systems. Using a generalized three-stage architecture, this presentation shows how uneven digital…

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Desci - Blog | Best Practices for Using Preprint Networks

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 8d

Preprints = faster, more open science.

Our latest guide covers:

✅ Why they matter
✅ How to choose a trusted server
✅ Best practices for posting & sharing
✅ How to get feedback responsibly

Full read 👉

A clear, practical guide for researchers on using preprint networks. Find out why preprints matter, how to choose a trusted server, and how to share your work well.

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 12d

Peer review in a nutshell.

DeSci Labs - Blog | How to Locate High-Quality Sources Fast

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 13d

Research doesn’t have to feel like guesswork.

Our guide shows students how to:

✅ Spot trustworthy sources
✅ Use AI to cut through the noise
✅ Find open access papers without paywalls

👉 sci.ist/high-quality...

Learn how students can quickly find credible research articles using smart strategies and AI tools.

DeSci Labs - Publishing Negative Results in Open Access

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 14d

Did you know?

Over 50% of published research is read by only 3 people: the author, the reviewer, and the editor.

Preprints change that by making work visible, citable, and useful sooner.

#Preprints #OpenScience

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 15d

Science advances not just from what works, but from what doesn’t.

Publishing negative results makes research more transparent, reproducible, and impactful.

Our latest blog explores how open repositories unlock this hidden value.

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Discover why sharing negative results in open access repositories saves time, boosts credibility, and strengthens reproducible science. Learn practical tips for publishing your findings on platforms…

SciWeave – Trusted AI Research Assistant with References

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 16d

In a world where AI can generate anything, trust matters.

That’s why we built SciWeave: answers grounded in academic sources, with citations you can check yourself.

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SciWeave is the AI research assistant that gives you instant, trusted answers from peer-reviewed literature with accurate citations.

www.sciweave.com

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 20d

Data analysis doesn’t have to be scary.

Our guide breaks it into clear steps:

✅ Clean your data
✅ Pick the right method
✅ Visualize results
✅ Document everything

A practical read for students 👉 sci.ist/research-tools

DeSci Labs - Essential Research Tools & Techniques for Students

Learn how to analyze research data with confidence. This practical guide covers essential tools, techniques, and tips for students working with quantitative and qualitative data to produce stronger, m...

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 21d

We’ve reached 10,000 users on DeSci Publish.

Thank you to every researcher making their work open and verifiable.

The future of publishing is here.

👉 publish.desci.com/signup
#OpenScience #DeSci

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DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 22d

Open science, minus the confusion.

This guide explains Creative Commons for papers, slides, and data (including when CC0 makes sense). Clear steps, common pitfalls, and quick examples.

Full read 👉 shorturl.at/G4ER3

#OpenScience #CreativeCommons

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 23d

MYTH: Preprints stop you from publishing in journals.

FACT: Most journals now allow, even encourage preprints. Some integrate both.

👉 Share your work early, keep your options open.

#OpenScience #Preprints

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 26d

Should've used SciWeave.

sciweave.com

#AIforScience #AIResearchAssistant

DeSci Blog - Mastering Research: A Guide for Students

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 27d

Research can feel messy. But with the right method, it gets easier.

Our student-friendly guide breaks research into 6 steps - from forming a question to publishing a preprint.

👉 bit.ly/41HkB1W

#AcademicWriting #HowToResearch

A practical, step-by-step guide to academic research for students. Learn how to write a research paper, conduct a literature review, and choose the right tools - including when to use AI research…

DeSci Labs Launches SciWeave - Trustworthy Knowledge in the Digital Age

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DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 29d

Exciting news: We have launched SciWeave 🎉

A platform built to cut through misinformation & make science-based answers accessible, trustworthy, and verifiable for everyone.

🔗 bit.ly/4nkqvOy

#AIforScience #Misinformation

DeSci Labs launches SciWeave to fight misinformation with verified, science-based answers - helping students, researchers, and learners access trustworthy knowledge.

DeSci - The Internet Is Failing Science - Here’s the Fix

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · 29d

The Internet we have isn’t good enough for the science we need.

Link rot and content drift undermine reproducibility and trust. DOIs help, but they’re fragile.

Explore how dPIDs and decentralized storage can safeguard science for the long term: bit.ly/3I4ivm8

#LinkRot #ScientificPublishing

Discover why the Internet fails to preserve our scientific record and how decentralized persistent identifiers (dPIDs) and platforms like DeSci Publish can fight link rot, content drift, and keep…

DeSci - Top AI Research Assistants For Academic Research

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · Sep 8

It’s International Literacy Day.

In 2025, literacy means more than words on a page, it’s about access to knowledge, data, and science.

Open access = stronger literacy for all. 🌍

#InternationalLiteracyDay

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · Sep 5

Most “failed” experiments never see the light of day.

But negative results save time, prevent duplication, and strengthen science.

Open repositories make them visible where they belong.

#OpenScience

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DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Scientists: stuck in a literature review spiral? 📑

AI research assistants can help you find, summarize, and organize papers faster.

Our new blog highlights the top tools every student should know.
👉 bit.ly/4g3NZVS

#AIResearchAssistant

Discover the top AI research assistants for scientists and academics. Explore tools like SciWeave, Elicit, and Julius AI that streamline literature reviews, summarize research papers, and improve…

DeSci Labs - Blog | How Novelty Scores Transform Pharma R&D

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Clearer, faster, and multilingual research. 🌍

With SciWeave, you can ask questions in your own language and get answers grounded in academic literature - complete with citations and suggested reading.

👉 www.sciweave.com

#AIforScience #ResearchTools

www.sciweave.com

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · Sep 2

The next medical breakthrough might be buried in an overlooked preprint.

Novelty Scores help pharma teams find surprising research faster, and replication ensures the boldest ideas hold up.

Read the full article: bit.ly/4nfxk4d

#PharmaResearch #AIforScience

Learn how Novelty Scores help pharmaceutical companies cut through research noise, find surprising scientific breakthroughs faster, and gain a competitive edge in drug discovery.

Have we already hit the peer review breaking point?

DeSci Labs @descilabs.bsky.social · Sep 1

Peer review was meant to ensure rigor. Today, it risks becoming a bottleneck.

As submissions soar, “publish then curate” may be the only way to keep science moving.

👉 www.openresearch.wtf/have-we-alre...

#PeerReview #ScientificPublishing

Academic Publication Explosion Model Gradual AI Adoption Rapid AI Takeover AI Explosion Custom Scenario AI Adoption Year: Growth Multiplier: 10x Adoption Speed: 5 Model Assumptions: This model…

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