The field of research is moving towards increased transparency and efficiency, with a focus on reforming funding practices and improving citation metrics. There is a growing recognition of the need to reduce bias and increase rigor in research, with proposals for integrating editorial preregistration into grant peer review processes. Additionally, there is a push to improve citation metrics, with studies highlighting the issues with current practices and proposing new methods for normalization and analysis. The rise of preprinting culture in computing disciplines is also changing the way research is disseminated and consumed. Noteworthy papers include: Reforming research funding: Combining editorial preregistration with grant peer review, which proposes a new funding model that links funding decisions to in principle accepted study protocols. Incorrect Citation Association for Articles in Online-Only Springer Nature Journals, which highlights a major issue with citation metrics in online-only journals. Everyone Else Does It: The Rise of Preprinting Culture in Computing Disciplines, which explores the motivations and perceptions of preprinting in fast-paced computing fields.