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A systemic approach to better coordination in science

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Although individualism and isolated work remain common in academia, coordination offers substantial benefits. This Comment calls on researchers, funders, policymakers, journals and universities to create systemic change towards greater coordination in science.

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The authors were supported by the Ammodo Science Award 2023 for Social Sciences.

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  1. Human Technology Interaction Group, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

    Sajedeh Rasti & Daniël Lakens

  2. Philosophy and Ethics Group, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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S.R., K.V. and D.L. conceptualized the Comment; D.L. acquired funding; S.R. wrote the original draft; S.R., K.V. and D.L. reviewed and edited the manuscript; S.R. provided project administration; and K.V. and D.L. supervised the work.

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Rasti, S., Vaesen, K. & Lakens, D. A systemic approach to better coordination in science. Nat Hum Behav 9, 1762–1764 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02260-z

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