EQUATOR-Networka roadmap to improve the quality and transparency of research reporting

  1. Sánchez Martín, Micaela 1
  2. Olmedo Moreno, Eva María 2
  3. Gutiérrez Sánchez, Marta 1
  4. Navarro-Mateu, Fernando 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Murcia, España
  2. 2 Universidad de Granada, España
Journal:
Espiral. Cuadernos del profesorado

ISSN: 1988-7701

Year of publication: 2024

Issue Title: Hacia una Educación Física transformadora: Aprendizaje-Servicio

Volume: 17

Issue: 35

Pages: 108-116

Type: Article

DOI: 10.25115/ECP.V17I35.9529 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the Equator Network initiative and the tools (checklists or guidelines for research reports) that it proposes to improve the quality of scientific literature. Although its development has taken place in the field of health research, its application to the educational field can contribute to improving the quality of published works and are a great help for both researchers and journal reviewers. In addition, they are a great help for young researchers at all stages of their careers, both for their Final Degree and Master's Theses, as well as for their Doctoral Theses and/or publications in scientific journals.

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