Protocol - What is the prevalence of problematic images and incorrect histopathological assessments in articles on microplastics exposure in zebrafish (Danio rerio)?

Summary

This is a study protocol, a planned research approach, not results yet, that will investigate how many published studies on microplastics harming zebrafish (a common lab fish used to model animal and human health effects) contain flawed images or incorrect analysis of tissue damage. This matters because zebrafish research often informs our understanding of how microplastics might affect living things, including humans, so if the underlying studies have errors, it could mean we're drawing shaky conclusions about the real risks microplastics pose to health.