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TheseusPlot is an R package that decomposes differences in rate metrics between two groups into contributions from individual subgroups and visualizes the results as a “Theseus Plot”. The package is inspired by the Ship of Theseus thought experi...

As we approach the decennial (10-year) anniversary since Jumping Rivers was founded in 2016, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have achieved in that time and share some lessons learned. If you have read our blogs previously then you will be aware that Jumping Rivers is a ...

I’ve posted about publication lag times previously. The “lag” refers to the time from submitting a paper and it appearing in a journal. Publication lag times are still a frustration for researchers. Although preprints circumvent the delay in sharing science with others, publication is still king when it comes ...

This article is cross-posted on rOpenSci and R-Consortium blogs. For more than two decades, the Bioconductor project has been a cornerstone of the R ecosystem, providing high-quality, peer-reviewed tools for bioinformatics and computational biol...

For more than two decades, the Bioconductor project has been a cornerstone of the R ecosystem, providing high-quality, peer-reviewed tools for bioinformatics and computational biology. Its curated repository model, rigorous review standards, and tight...

I do not usually write posts that are calls to action. But sometimes, something important enough comes along that it would feel wrong to stay silent. This is one of those times. What is EM-DAT? EM-DAT, the Emergency Events Database, is the world’s...

How does the average marathoner pace their race? In this post, we’ll use R to have a look at a large dataset of marathon times to try to answer this question. The ideal strategy would be to “even split” the race. This is where you run continually at the ...

A new version of `unifiedml` is out; available on CRAN. `unifiedml` is an effort to offer a unified interface to R's machine learning models.

Last summer, while relaxing on the beaches of Berck, a French town known for treating tuberculosis in kids by exposing them to the fresh maritime air (back in 19th century, they have antibiotics these days), I found myself daydreaming abou...

Agentic AI tools like Claude Code can write and run code, fix its own errors, and produce a formatted report with figures. I wanted to know whether that translates into reliable ecological modelling, so we ran a test: three fisheries tasks, four...

      March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. I’m not transgender myself, but I have friends, acquaintances, and family members who are. Chances are you do too, whether you realize it or not.   &nbs...

Disclaimer: This blog contains opinions that are of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the strategy of their respective organizations. The humble View() and its limits View() has served R programmers well for a long time — pass ...

NoteEnd of March is the time when I remember with warm nostalgia the vivid memories of working alongside and learning from Jim Vaupel, who died untimely on 27th March 2022. He was a brilliant demographer and a vital person who radiated lov...

The Emergency departments leading the transformation of Alzheimer’s and dementia care (ED-LEAD) study, which I have written about in the past, is approaching the end of its third year. This multifactorial design evaluates three independent, yet potenti...