Now, sure, academics are smart people, but it is factually incorrect to say "in a new study..." when you're referring to a narrative review or editorial
Something that I think needs clarifying for journalists reporting on science: Narrative review = ACADEMIC OPINION PIECE Editorial = ACADEMIC OPINION PIECE These are not "evidence", they are not "studies", they are the opinions of academics
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Best description of a narrative review: It features my research because it is the best; research from my collaborators because I like them; and research from those that agree with me.
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And individual academics’ opinions are considered the lowest form of scientific evidence

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Meaning, “experts say” is not the best source.
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Petition to change name of these articles to "Educated Opinion"
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... and don't report on preprints.
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Agree. And sometimes it’s academic with a very small ‘a’. Or no ‘a’ at all.
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Have you discussed this with experts of qualitative evidence?
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