DeSci Labs
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DeSci Labs
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Reimagining how science is published, shared, and explored - through open publishing, intelligent discovery, and decentralized infrastructure for researchers. #openscience
Sharing data & code shouldn’t be this hard.

Ethics, messy files, missing licenses - we break down what really stops scientists from sharing and how to fix it.
DeSci Labs - Overcoming Barriers to Sharing Data & Code
Explore the common barriers to sharing research data and code. Learn about ethics, licensing, technical hurdles, and how to make science more open and reusable.
sci.ist
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Doing research shouldn’t feel like running a marathon.

AI research assistants help you find credible sources, summarize complex papers & stay organized.

Level up your academic game 👇
Using an AI Research Assistant to Boost Your Academic Game
Discover how students are using AI research assistants to save time, improve research quality, and stay focused. Explore the best AI tools for student research today.
sci.ist
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
What does it mean to make your research FAIR?

✅ Findable
✅ Accessible
✅ Interoperable
✅ Reusable

Learn how to share your manuscripts, data, & code the right way, and why DOIs are the key to making your work last.
DeSci - Making Research FAIR: Share Manuscript, Data & Code
Learn how to apply FAIR data principles in practice. Discover why sharing manuscripts, data, and code with DOIs improves reproducibility, visibility, and compliance - and how DeSci Publish makes it…
sci.ist
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
October 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Academic writing ≠ big words.

It’s about clarity, structure, and flow.

Here are 6 ways (plus AI tools) to make your essays actually readable 👇
DeSci - 6 Practical Tips to Improve Your Academic Writing
Struggling with student essay writing? Learn 6 actionable tips to improve your academic writing style and the AI tools that can help.
sci.ist
October 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Don’t share until it’s published = outdated advice.

For early-career researchers, sharing research sooner means more trust, faster feedback, and higher visibility.

5 clear benefits 👉
5 Benefits of Sharing Your Research Before It’s Published
Discover five key reasons early-career researchers should start sharing their work before publication - from better version control and visibility to increased citations and reproducibility.
sci.ist
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
October 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Still losing weekends to essay research?

Skip the endless tabs. Smarter workflows + AI tools like SciWeave can help you find solid sources fast without cutting corners.

Guide here 👉
DeSci - Save Time on Essay Research Without Losing Quality
Learn how to use AI research tools and practical strategies to speed up essay writing without compromising quality. Perfect for students balancing deadlines and results.
sci.ist
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Pharma is under pressure to be more transparent.

Open access publishing isn’t about chasing citations - it’s about building trust, credibility, and efficiency.

Here’s how pharma can do it on its own terms 👇
Desci Labs - Blog | Why Open Access Matters for Pharma
Why should pharmaceutical companies consider open access publishing? This article explores how strategic transparency can build trust, attract talent, and boost the impact of industry research…
sci.ist
October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
October 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Lectures. Essays. Deadlines. Chaos.

Students, meet the 6 AI tools that make it survivable.

Study smarter:
DeSci - AI Tools Every University Student Should Know About
Discover the top AI tools that help university students write better essays, research faster, stay organized, and boost productivity - all without cutting corners.
sci.ist
October 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Your paper’s in a journal.
Your data’s in a repo.
Your code’s on GitHub.

Six months later… the links are broken. 😬

DeSci Publish lets you upload manuscripts, data & code in one place - all citable, all tied to your name.
Here’s how 👉
DeSci - Guide to Publishing Manuscripts, Data & Code
Learn how to publish manuscripts, datasets, and code together on DeSci Publish. Share research the FAIR way and boost visibility and trust.
sci.ist
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Good research isn’t enough - you need a strategy to get published.

From choosing journals to handling peer review, here’s how to give your paper the best shot at acceptance.

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DeSci - How to Write a Research Paper That Gets Published
Want to publish your research paper in a top journal? Learn how to craft a strong question, structure your paper, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate peer review with confidence - plus tips on…
sci.ist
October 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
October 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The publishing system is broken: paywalls, delays, gatekeepers.

Decentralized open access is rethinking how research is shared, reviewed, and rewarded.

What Web3 means for science 👉
DeSci - Blog | What Web3 Means for Scientific Publishing
Explore how Web3 and decentralized technologies are reshaping scientific publishing - making research more accessible, transparent, and researcher-driven. A practical guide for curious scientists.
sci.ist
October 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Publishing is evolving.

Preprints. Open Access. AI.

More speed, more access, more collaboration.

The future is here 👉
DeSci - Blog | Preprints, Open Access, and AI for Scientists
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.
sci.ist
October 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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

👉 Watch here:
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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October 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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 👉
Desci - Blog | Best Practices for Using Preprint Networks
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.
sci.ist
September 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Peer review in a nutshell.
September 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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...
DeSci Labs - Blog | How to Locate High-Quality Sources Fast
Learn how students can quickly find credible research articles using smart strategies and AI tools.
sci.ist
September 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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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DeSci Labs - Publishing Negative Results in Open Access
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…
sci.ist
September 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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 – Trusted AI Research Assistant with References
SciWeave is the AI research assistant that gives you instant, trusted answers from peer-reviewed literature with accurate citations.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM