Tactics of just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive scientific research

Kyonka et al. (2024) wrote a how-to guide for researchers. They list four concrete moves: reflexive journals, diverse recruitment, participatory design, and open science. The paper is a narrative review, not an experiment. It targets basic and translational scientists who want their work to be just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive.

The review does not give new data. Instead it bundles existing JEDI tools into one checklist you can drop into any study stage. The authors show that small habits—like logging your own biases or posting data online—can widen who gets heard and who benefits.

Holburn (1997) already warned that JEAB and JABA are dominated by North-American authors. Kyonka et al. pick up that baton and spell out exactly how to invite wider voices.

Killeen (2019) asked for better statistics to boost replicability. Kyonka et al. answer by folding open-science practices—data sharing, pre-prints—into the JEDI playbook.

Lerman (2024) gives a blueprint for handing behavior analysis to teachers, cops, and nurses. Kyonka et al. extend that idea: they say add reflexive notes and community co-researchers before you hand off the package. The two papers snap together like Lego.

You can start small. Add one reflexive question to your lab meeting: "Whose view is missing?" Post your next dataset on OSF. Invite a community member to co-write the grant. These micro-moves make your science fairer and, as Killeen showed, more replicable. If you train students, pair Kyonka’s tactics with Evanko et al. (2025) decision-tree lessons. Together they shape ethical, inclusive researchers from day one.