Journal Issues
WASTE is pre-launch. Its inaugural issue is in preparation — the example table of contents below illustrates how issues will collect failed experiments and negative results across disciplines.
Example — WASTE is pre-launch. These records illustrate the format; they are not yet peer-reviewed publications.
Inaugural Issue (in preparation)
Inaugural Issue
Table of Contents
Failed Synthesis of High-Temperature Superconducting Material via Novel Dopant Approach
Chen, Wei, Martinez, Juan, Liu, Hong | pp. 1-15
No Significant Effect of Mindfulness Intervention on Workplace Productivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Thompson, Alex, Wang, Yi | pp. 16-28
Failure to Replicate Neural Network Performance on ImageNet Subset Using Published Hyperparameters
Park, Soo-jin, Müller, Felix, Johnson, Riley | pp. 29-45
CRISPR-Based Gene Drive Approach Proves Unviable for Mosquito Population Control in Humid Climates
Nakamura, Kenji, Okonkwo, Ada, Santos, Mariana | pp. 46-62
Abandonment of a Cognitive Load Theory Extension for Multimedia Learning in Elderly Populations
García, Lucía, Kim, Seo-yeon | pp. 63-75
Null Dataset: Unsuccessful Drug Candidates from a High-Throughput Screen Against SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease
Open Antiviral Screening Collaborative | pp. 76-82
All Volumes
Volume 1
The first issue of WASTE, featuring example failed experiments across chemistry, AI, and life sciences.
- Failed superconductor synthesis
- Neural network replication failure
- Gene drive limitations in tropical climates
Upcoming issue focused on methodological dead-ends and reproducibility challenges.