This project examined the quality of image presentation and methodological reporting for western blots among full length, original research articles in the top 25% of journals in neuroscience and cell biology. The types of graphs used to present semi-quantitative western blot data were also examined. Detailed methods are described in the associated preprint (bioRxiv 2022.05.13.491761; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.05.13.491761).
The project includes the following files:
1. Data abstraction protocols for assessing (a) methodological reporting, and (b) image presentation and the types of graphs used to present semi-quantified western blot data
2. Datasets containing abstracted data for each field
3. Data dictionary
4. Code for calculating summary statistics, and creating the figures shown in the preprint
5. Search strategy for Dimensions (RRID:SCR_021977)
6. Teaching slides in English
7. Teaching slides in Spanish
