Jennifer Stone
Grant-Funded Researcher (A)
School of Public Health
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Jennifer Stone is a highly accomplished Research Fellow at JBI, University of Adelaide. With a strong background in psychology, Dr Stone has dedicated her career to working with vulnerable populations, particularly children and adolescents with developmental trauma and in refugee resettlement. Dr Stone entered the field of clinical epidemiology in 2013 and has a specific focus on evidence synthesis methodology. This field focuses on producing novel methodologies for systematically reviewing and synthesising existing research to provide reliable and comprehensive evidence for healthcare decision-making.
Dr Stone has been in the vanguard of research into risk of bias assessment of primary research for use in evidence synthesis and has made several transformational developments within this field. Such developments include a tool to assess methodological bias across analytic study designs, a new classification system for understanding components of bias, and a quantitative bias assessment framework that progresses bias assessments to the adjustment of pooled meta-analytic results to account for systematic error in study results. Through her research, Dr Stone has initiated an important and necessary paradigm shift in the approaches taken to risk of bias assessment and bias adjustment in evidence synthesis. Her extensive experience and knowledge contribute to the advancement of evidence-based practice, ultimately benefiting healthcare professionals, policymakers, and most importantly, the individuals who rely on evidence-based interventions and treatments.
Dr Stone is currently supervising Higher Degree by Research students at The University of Adelaide, focusing on systematic reviews in various clinical areas and evidence synthesis methodology. Dr. Stone's supervision provides an incredible opportunity for students to benefit from her expertise in evidence synthesis methodology. Whether students are interested in evidence synthesis methodology, trauma-related research, or any other relevant areas, Dr. Stone can provide valuable guidance and support to help students navigate their research journey.
Dr Stone’s research interests are in methodological bias assessment in primary clinical research for use in evidence synthesis. Dr Stone has also spent time in The Netherlands studying in the area of preclinical (animal) systematic review methodology and risk of bias assessment of laboratory animal studies.
Dr Stone is actively seeking students who are eager to collaborate and develop research programs in evidence synthesis or psychology, tailored to their individual interests and passions. By working closely with Dr Stone, students have the opportunity to embark on exciting projects that address significant social and health-related questions, while making substantial contributions to the field. Below are a few available projects that serve as a starting point for students interested in joining forces with Dr Stone.
Projects available to Honours and HDR students
Evidence synthesis methodology
Evidence synthesis is the process of systematically gathering, evaluating, and integrating research evidence from multiple studies to generate comprehensive and reliable summaries of knowledge on a particular topic. Through rigorous methods, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, evidence synthesis aims to inform evidence-based decision-making, contribute to scientific knowledge, and support the development of policies and interventions in various fields, including healthcare, education, and social sciences. There are several research programs available to students in this field that focus on methodological advancements.
One research program centres around bias assessment and adjustment methods in meta-analysis. This involves developing and refining techniques to identify and address various sources of bias that can affect the results of meta-analyses. By enhancing the accuracy and reliability of meta-analytic findings, researchers can improve the quality of evidence and inform evidence-based decision-making in various domains.
Another research program in evidence synthesis revolves around systematic reviews of aetiology and risk. This program aims to systematically analyse and synthesise existing literature to investigate the causes and risk factors associated with specific conditions or outcomes. Through rigorous study selection, data extraction, and synthesis procedures, researchers can provide comprehensive and reliable insights into the factors that contribute to the development or occurrence of certain health conditions. This research program is crucial for identifying preventive measures, informing public health strategies, and advancing our understanding of the underlying causes of various phenomena.
Predatory publishing/ Journalology
Deceptive journals pose a significant challenge to the integrity of scholarly publishing. These predatory publications mimic legitimate academic journals, employing questionable practices such as fake peer review, minimal editorial oversight, and misleading indexing claims. Identifying deceptive journals requires a comprehensive understanding of their characteristics. Developing a classification system that encompasses these criteria can aid in the identification of deceptive journals and help researchers avoid submitting their work to such venues.
This research program involves creating a ranking system for academic journals based on legitimacy considering various factors. A robust ranking system would require careful validation and a comparison with existing systems to ensure its effectiveness and reliability. By providing researchers with a transparent and credible tool for evaluating journals, the ranking system can help promote responsible publishing practices and safeguard the integrity of scientific research.
Communicating healthcare science
In the age of misinformation and widespread access to information, understanding how lay audiences interpret and comprehend scientific research is crucial. This research program aims to investigate the knowledge and understanding of lay audiences when it comes to crucial aspects of scientific research, particularly in the field of health science.
This body of research will delve into the knowledge gaps and challenges faced by lay audiences when engaging with scientific research. It will explore how lay individuals comprehend complex research methodologies, statistical analyses, and the significance of various study designs. Moreover, the investigation will assess the understanding of lay audiences regarding the quality and reliability of evidence. By shedding light on these aspects, this research will provide insights into the potential misconceptions and gaps in knowledge among lay audiences when engaging with scientific research in the field of health science.
Perverse organisations
What makes an organisation psychopathic? Organisational psychopathy refers to the presence of psychopathic traits or behaviours in a corporate or organisational context. This includes lack of empathy, manipulation, charm, deceitfulness, and disregard for ethical standards. It impacts workplace dynamics, culture, and overall functioning, leading to toxic environments, conflict, and reduced productivity. Individuals with psychopathic traits may be more likely to attain positions of power due to their manipulative behaviour and charismatic qualities. Understanding these traits is essential for fostering healthy environments, promoting well-being, and ensuring organisational success. Areas of exploration include the organisation's personality profile, individual factors, and their impact on team dynamics, innovation, attrition, productivity, and integrity in organisational settings.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2021 - ongoing Research Fellow Univerity of Adelaide -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2013 University of Queensland Australia Master of Epidemiology (clinical) 2009 University of Queensland Australia Bachelor of Psychological Science -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Ahmed, A. I., Kaleem, M. Z., Elshoeibi, A. M., Elsayed, A. M., Mahmoud, E., Khamis, Y. A., . . . Doi, S. A. (2024). MASTER scale for methodological quality assessment: Reliability assessment and update. Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 17(2), 263-266.
Scopus12024 Shah, N., Radford, K., Durant, S., Shoucri, R., Stone, J., Persaud, N., & Pinto, A. D. (2024). Advocating for Policy Change: Examples Emerging From a Medical- Legal Partnership in Primary Care. JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED, 35(1), 11 pages. 2024 Lloyd, R., Pirikahu, S., Walter, J., Cadby, G., Warrington, N., Perera, D., . . . Stone, J. (2024). The Prospective Association between Early Life Growth and Breast Density in Young Adult Women. CANCERS, 16(13), 16 pages.
2024 Stone, J. (2024). Exposing Medical Students to Acupuncture in Indiana. MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE, 36(3), 123-124.
2024 Barker, T. H., Hasanoff, S., Aromataris, E., Stone, J., Leonardi-Bee, J., Sears, K., . . . Munn, Z. (2024). The revised JBI critical appraisal tool for the assessment of risk of bias for cohort studies. JBI Evidence Synthesis.
Scopus12024 Barker, T. H., McBride, G. M. K., Ross-White, A., Pollock, D., Stern, C., Hasanoff, S., . . . Munn, Z. (2024). Tools, techniques, methods, and processes for the detection and mitigation of fraudulent or erroneous data in evidence synthesis: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis.
2024 Pollock, D., Barker, T. H., Stone, J. C., Aromataris, E., Klugar, M., Scott, A. M., . . . Munn, Z. (2024). Predatory journals and their practices present a conundrum for systematic reviewers and evidence synthesisers of health research: A qualitative descriptive study. Research Synthesis Methods, 15(2), 257-274.
Scopus12024 AbdulMajeed, J., Khatib, M., Dulli, M., Sioufi, S., Al-Khulaifi, A., Stone, J., . . . Doi, S. A. R. (2024). Use of conditional estimates of effect in cancer epidemiology: An application to lung cancer treatment. Cancer Epidemiology, 88, 7 pages.
2024 Barker, T. H., Habibi, N., Aromataris, E., Stone, J. C., Leonardi-Bee, J., Sears, K., . . . Munn, Z. (2024). The revised JBI critical appraisal tool for the assessment of risk of bias for quasi-experimental studies. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(3), 378-388.
Scopus19 Europe PMC102024 Stone, J. C., Leonardi-Bee, J., Barker, T. H., Sears, K., Klugar, M., Munn, Z., & Aromataris, E. (2024). Common tool structures and approaches to risk of bias assessment: implications for systematic reviewers. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(3), 389-393.
2024 Stern, C., Munn, Z., Barker, T. H., Porritt, K., Stone, J., Pap, R., . . . Aromataris, E. (2024). Implementing the GRADE approach in systematic reviews that adhere to JBI methodological conduct. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(3), 351-358.
Scopus2 Europe PMC12024 Stone, J. C., Furuya-Kanamori, L., Aromataris, E., Barker, T. H., & Doi, S. A. R. (2024). Comparison of bias adjustment in meta-analysis using data-based and opinion-based methods. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(3), 434-440.
2024 Ho, H. T., Jia, R., Habibi, N., Stern, C., Carter, G., Santin, O., . . . Aromataris, E. (2024). Experiences of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(7), 1362-1370.
2023 Barker, T. H., Pollock, D., Stone, J. C., Klugar, M., Scott, A. M., Stern, C., . . . Munn, Z. (2023). How should we handle predatory journals in evidence synthesis? A descriptive survey-based cross-sectional study of evidence synthesis experts.. Research synthesis methods, 14(3), 370-381.
Scopus9 Europe PMC12023 Stone, J. C., Glass, K., Ritskes-Hoitinga, M., Munn, Z., Tugwell, P., & Doi, S. A. R. (2023). Methodological quality assessment should move beyond design specificity. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(3), 507-519.
Scopus1 WoS12023 Grammatopoulos, T., Hunter, J. W. S., Munn, Z., Stone, J. C., & Barker, T. H. (2023). Reporting quality and risk of bias in JBI systematic reviews evaluating the effectiveness of interventions: a methodological review protocol.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(3), 584-591.
Scopus4 WoS1 Europe PMC12023 Barker, T. H., Stone, J. C., Sears, K., Klugar, M., Tufanaru, C., Leonardi-Bee, J., . . . Munn, Z. (2023). The revised JBI critical appraisal tool for the assessment of risk of bias for randomized controlled trials. JBI evidence synthesis, 21(3), 494-506.
Scopus183 WoS60 Europe PMC892023 Stone, J. C., Barker, T. H., Aromataris, E., Ritskes-Hoitinga, M., Sears, K., Klugar, M., . . . Munn, Z. (2023). From critical appraisal to risk of bias assessment: clarifying the terminology for study evaluation in JBI systematic reviews. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(3), 472-477.
Scopus12 WoS4 Europe PMC22023 Munn, Z., Stone, J. C., Barker, T. H., Price, C., Pollock, D., Kabaghe, A. N., . . . Stevenson, J. C. (2023). Residual insecticide surface treatment for preventing malaria: a systematic review protocol.. Systematic Reviews, 12(1), 9 pages.
2023 Allel, K., Stone, J., Undurraga, E. A., Day, L., Moore, C. E., Lin, L., . . . Yakob, L. (2023). The impact of inpatient bloodstream infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. PLoS medicine, 20(6), e1004199.
Scopus14 WoS5 Europe PMC102023 Barker, T. H., Stone, J. C., Hasanoff, S., Price, C., Kabaghe, A., & Munn, Z. (2023). Effectiveness of dual active ingredient insecticide-treated nets in preventing malaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One, 18(8), e0289469-1-e0289469-38.
Scopus1 WoS12023 Stone, J. C., Barker, T. H., Hasanoff, S., Price, C., Pollock, D., Kabaghe, A., . . . Munn, Z. (2023). Indoor Residual Spraying for Preventing Malaria in Settings with Low or No Net Coverage: A Systematic Review.
2023 Kousholt, B. S., Præstegaard, K. F., Stone, J. C., Thomsen, A. F., Johansen, T. T., Ritskes-Hoitinga, M., & Wegener, G. (2023). Reporting of 3Rs Approaches in Preclinical Animal Experimental Studies—A Nationwide Study. Animals, 13(19), 11 pages.
Scopus12023 Baghaie, H., Shukla, K., Stone, J., Breik, O., & Munn, Z. (2023). Effectiveness of prophylactic tranexamic acid versus placebo or no intervention for reducing blood loss in healthy patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(2), 430-440.
Scopus12023 Munn, Z., Pollock, D., Barker, T. H., Stone, J., Stern, C., Aromataris, E., . . . Pearson, A. (2023). The Pandora's Box of Evidence Synthesis and the case for a living Evidence Synthesis Taxonomy.. BMJ evidence-based medicine, 28(3), 148-150.
Scopus6 WoS2 Europe PMC22023 Munn, Z., Stone, J., Aromataris, E., Klugar, M., Sears, K., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Barker, T. H. (2023). Assessing the risk of bias of quantitative analytical studies: introducing the vision for critical appraisal within JBI systematic reviews. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(3), 467-471.
Scopus40 WoS7 Europe PMC222022 Munn, Z., Pollock, D., Barker, T. H., Stone, J., Stern, C., Aromataris, E., . . . Schünemann, H. J. (2022). The Dark Side of Rapid Reviews: A Retreat From Systematic Approaches and the Need for Clear Expectations and Reporting.. Ann Intern Med, 176(2), 266-268.
Scopus5 WoS1 Europe PMC12022 Kousholt, B. S., Præstegaard, K. F., Stone, J. C., Thomsen, A. F., Johansen, T. T., Ritskes-Hoitinga, M., & Wegener, G. (2022). Reporting quality in preclinical animal experimental research in 2009 and 2018: A nationwide systematic investigation. PLoS ONE, 17(11), 1-13.
Scopus6 WoS4 Europe PMC12022 Barker, T., Stone, J., Hasanoff, S., Stevenson, J., Price, C., Kabaghe, A., & Munn, Z. (2022). Dual-active-ingredient, insecticidal nets for preventing malaria: a systematic review protocol. F1000Research, 11, 1020-1-1020-15.
2022 Barker, T. H., Stone, J. C., Sears, K., Klugar, M., Leonardi-Bee, J., Tufanaru, C., . . . Munn, Z. (2022). Revising the JBI quantitative critical appraisal tools to improve their applicability: an overview of methods and the development process.. JBI evidence synthesis, 21(3), 478-493.
Scopus69 WoS23 Europe PMC342022 Munn, Z., Pollock, D., Price, C., Aromataris, E., Stern, C., Stone, J., . . . Jordan, Z. (2022). Investigating different typologies for the synthesis of evidence: a scoping review protocol.. JBI Evid Synth, Publish Ahead of Print(3), 592-600.
Scopus11 WoS5 Europe PMC32021 Stone, J. C., Glass, K., Clark, J., Ritskes-Hoitinga, M., Munn, Z., Tugwell, P., & Doi, S. A. R. (2021). The MethodologicAl STandards for Epidemiological Research (MASTER) scale demonstrated a unified framework for bias assessment.. J Clin Epidemiol, 134, 52-64.
Scopus25 WoS14 Europe PMC92021 Stone, J. C., Gurunathan, U., Aromataris, E., Glass, K., Tugwell, P., Munn, Z., & Doi, S. A. R. (2021). Bias Assessment in Outcomes Research: The Role of Relative Versus Absolute Approaches. Value in Health, 24(8), 1145-1149.
Scopus11 WoS8 Europe PMC22020 Stone, J. C., Glass, K., Munn, Z., Tugwell, P., & Doi, S. A. R. (2020). Comparison of bias adjustment methods in meta-analysis suggests that quality effects modeling may have less limitations than other approaches. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 117, 36-45.
Scopus37 WoS31 Europe PMC122020 Furuya-Kanamori, L., Stone, J., Yakob, L., Kirk, M., Collignon, P., Mills, D. J., & Lau, C. L. (2020). Risk factors for acquisition of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales among international travellers: A synthesis of cumulative evidence. Journal of Travel Medicine, 27(1), 1-10.
Scopus28 WoS17 Europe PMC162019 Stone, J., Gurunathan, U., Glass, K., Munn, Z., Tugwell, P., & Doi, S. A. R. (2019). Letter re: stratification by quality is not recommended in meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 115, 172-174.
2019 Stone, J., Gurunathan, U., Glass, K., Munn, Z., Tugwell, P., & Doi, S. A. R. (2019). Stratification by quality-induced selection bias in a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 107, 51-59.
Scopus47 WoS39 Europe PMC242019 Stone, J. C., Glass, K., Clark, J., Munn, Z., Tugwell, P., & Doi, S. A. R. (2019). A unified framework for bias assessment in clinical research. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 17(2), 106-120.
Scopus26 WoS21 Europe PMC152019 Stone, J. C., & Doi, S. A. R. (2019). Moving towards a standards-based methodological quality assessment scheme for clinical research. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 17(2), 72-73.
Scopus1 WoS22015 Foxlee, N., Stone, J. C., & Doi, S. A. R. (2015). A comparison of univariate and bivariate models in meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy studies. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(1), 28-34.
Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC12015 Stone, J. C., Furuya-Kanamori, L., Barendregt, J. J., & Doi, S. A. R. (2015). Was there really any evidence that rosiglitazone increased the risk of myocardial infarction or death from cardiovascular causes?. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, 24(3), 223-227.
Scopus22 WoS19 Europe PMC122015 Furuya-Kanamori, L., Stone, J. C., Clark, J., McKenzie, S. J., Yakob, L., Paterson, D. L., . . . Clements, A. C. (2015). Comorbidities, exposure to medications, and the risk of community-acquired clostridium difficile infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 36(2), 132-141.
Scopus122 WoS95 Europe PMC812014 Furuya-Kanamori, L., Dulanto-Reinoso, C. M., Stone, J. C., Marroquín, L., Dulanto-Reinoso, V. C., Roca, J. A., . . . Lee, G. A. (2014). Squamous neoplasia of the ocular surface in patients with pterygium in Peru. Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica, 31(4), 689-694.
Scopus7 Europe PMC12014 Stone, J. C., Clark, J., Cuneo, R., Russell, A. W., & Doi, S. A. R. (2014). Estrogen and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for the treatment of acromegaly: A meta-analysis of published observational studies. Pituitary, 17(3), 284-295.
Scopus25 WoS24 Europe PMC122014 Furuya-Kanamori, L., Stone, J. C., & Doi, S. A. R. (2014). Putting the diabetes risk due to statins in perspective: A re-evaluation using the complementary outcome. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 24(7), 705-708.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2024 Stone, J., Fish, K. P., Ashok, D., Mckay, L., Akhand, S., Zhao, W., . . . Reilly, E. (2024). ABBV-303: A novel NK and CD8 T cell engager specific for c-Met-expressing tumors. In CANCER RESEARCH Vol. 84 (pp. 2 pages). CA, San Diego: AMER ASSOC CANCER RESEARCH.
DOI2024 Redfern, A., Agarwal, V., Darcey, E., Spalding, L., Martin, H., & Stone, J. (2024). Obesity May Modulate the Relationship Between High Mammographic Breast Density and Neoadjuvant Chemoresistance in Early Breast Cancer. In CANCER RESEARCH Vol. 84 (pp. 2 pages). TX, San Antonio: AMER ASSOC CANCER RESEARCH.
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2021 Barker, T., Munn, Z., Stone, J., & Aromataris, E. (2021). The future of JBI tools for assessment of risk of bias. Poster session presented at the meeting of Engaging Evidence 2021.
Ramsay Grant - Long-COVID and ME/ CFS
WHO - IRS for preventing malaria
FHMS Research Leaders Award
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2024 Principal Supervisor The Epidemiology of Thyroid Cancer in Tonga Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Sione Frisco Folau 2024 Principal Supervisor Compliance and Toxicity of Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mr Warren Seow 2023 Principal Supervisor The effectiveness of surgical vs non-surgical treatments for early hypopharyngeal cancer: A systematic review protocol Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Delu Gunasekera 2023 Principal Supervisor Effectiveness of adjuvant radiotherapy versus surgery alone on salivary gland malignancies in adults: A systematic review Master of Philosophy (Clinical Science) Master Full Time Dr Sione Frisco Folau -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2022 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Prophylactic tranexamic acid use in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Hooman Baghaie
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