Chapter Four · failure evidence
What didn't work, method by method
Papers report the method that worked. Theses also record what didn't. 202 method families, each page built only from records whose thesis link we could open.
- Spatial Mapping & GIS 116 theses · 30 institutions
- Convex & Mathematical Programming 114 theses · 23 institutions
- Digital Filtering & Signal Denoising 112 theses · 31 institutions
- Vibration & Damping Analysis 112 theses · 26 institutions
- Transition Metal Catalysis 108 theses · 31 institutions
- Signal Thresholding & Edge Detection 106 theses · 34 institutions
- Decentralized & Distributed Control 102 theses · 28 institutions
- Hydrogel Biomaterial Synthesis 102 theses · 29 institutions
- Data Augmentation 100 theses · 29 institutions
- Feature Extraction & Selection 100 theses · 32 institutions
- Transformers & Attention Models 97 theses · 29 institutions
- Autoencoders & Generative Modeling 97 theses · 23 institutions
- Reinforcement Learning 95 theses · 22 institutions
- Random Forests & Tree Ensembles 95 theses · 29 institutions
- Image Segmentation & Computer Vision 95 theses · 32 institutions
- Sensor Fusion & Multimodal Integration 92 theses · 26 institutions
- Electrode & Electrolyte Design 91 theses · 25 institutions
- Fuel Cell & Battery Cycling Protocols 90 theses · 22 institutions
- Monte Carlo Simulation 89 theses · 24 institutions
- Zero-Shot Learning 88 theses · 21 institutions
- Time Series Forecasting & State-Space 87 theses · 32 institutions
- Cell Culture & Co-Culture Engineering 87 theses · 28 institutions
- Thermal Dissipation & Heat Exchangers 87 theses · 24 institutions
- Acoustic & Audio Signal Processing 86 theses · 28 institutions
- Finite Element Modeling 86 theses · 21 institutions
- Hydrodynamic & Fluid Simulation 86 theses · 22 institutions
- Regularization Methods 86 theses · 28 institutions
- Thin-Film Coating & Vapor Deposition 86 theses · 23 institutions
- Fixed Effects Panel Methods 86 theses · 27 institutions
- Fourier & Spectral Transformation 85 theses · 25 institutions
- Bootstrap Resampling & Permutation 85 theses · 26 institutions
- RT-qPCR & Nucleic Acid Amplification 82 theses · 25 institutions
- Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing 82 theses · 26 institutions
- State Estimation & Kalman Filtering 81 theses · 23 institutions
- Dimensionality Reduction & PCA 80 theses · 28 institutions
- Constrained Optimization 80 theses · 23 institutions
- Remote Sensing & Satellite Imagery 80 theses · 24 institutions
- Trajectory & Motion Planning 79 theses · 17 institutions
- Chromatography & Protein Purification 79 theses · 24 institutions
- Microfluidics & Lab-on-a-Chip 79 theses · 22 institutions
- Difference-in-Differences Design 79 theses · 20 institutions
- CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing 78 theses · 22 institutions
- K-Means Clustering 77 theses · 32 institutions
- Surrogate & Reduced-Order Modeling 77 theses · 18 institutions
- Optimal Resource Allocation & Scheduling 77 theses · 24 institutions
- Peptide Synthesis & Modification 77 theses · 20 institutions
- Neural Network Architectures 75 theses · 26 institutions
- Graph Machine Learning 75 theses · 24 institutions
- Image Reconstruction & Tomography 75 theses · 19 institutions
- Stem Cell & Lineage Differentiation 75 theses · 22 institutions
- Lipid & Membrane Engineering 74 theses · 22 institutions
- Markov Models 72 theses · 25 institutions
- Agent-Based & Multi-Agent Simulation 72 theses · 24 institutions
- High-Throughput Assays & Screening 72 theses · 21 institutions
- Genetic Circuit & Plasmid Construction 72 theses · 18 institutions
- Anomaly Detection 71 theses · 24 institutions
- Stochastic Modeling 71 theses · 25 institutions
- Thermal & Heat Transfer Simulation 71 theses · 16 institutions
- Propensity Score Matching 71 theses · 25 institutions
- Kinematic & Dynamics Simulation 70 theses · 18 institutions
- Feedback & Closed-Loop Control 70 theses · 25 institutions
- Surface Modification & Plasma Treatment 70 theses · 24 institutions
- Transient Transfection 69 theses · 22 institutions
- Gaussian Processes 68 theses · 14 institutions
- Thermal Annealing & Calcination 68 theses · 22 institutions
- Finite State Machines & Logic Control 68 theses · 21 institutions
- Flow Cytometry & Cell Sorting 67 theses · 27 institutions
- Chemical Etching & Surface Micromachining 67 theses · 16 institutions
- Model Pruning & Compression 66 theses · 22 institutions
- X-Ray Diffraction & Crystallography 66 theses · 20 institutions
- Raman & Infrared Spectroscopy 66 theses · 25 institutions
- Probabilistic Latent Modeling 65 theses · 24 institutions
- Reporter Gene Assays 65 theses · 22 institutions
- Polymerization Techniques 65 theses · 20 institutions
- Support Vector Machines 64 theses · 25 institutions
- Variational Inference 64 theses · 16 institutions
- Chemical Functionalization & Crosslinking 64 theses · 19 institutions
- Composite Material Layup & Testing 64 theses · 22 institutions
- Convolutional Neural Networks 63 theses · 21 institutions
- Contrastive & Representation Learning 63 theses · 22 institutions
- In Vitro Binding Assays 62 theses · 22 institutions
- Causal Mediation Analysis 62 theses · 23 institutions
- Nanoparticle Synthesis & Doping 61 theses · 22 institutions
- Bioinformatics Homology & Sequence Alignment 61 theses · 21 institutions
- Multi-Task Learning 60 theses · 20 institutions
- Hierarchical Clustering 60 theses · 21 institutions
- Cytokine Profiling & Immunomonitoring 60 theses · 17 institutions
- Sensitivity & Uncertainty Analysis 59 theses · 23 institutions
- Microbial Inoculation & Fermentation 59 theses · 21 institutions
- Vaccine Delivery & Formulation 59 theses · 21 institutions
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) 59 theses · 27 institutions
- Large Language Models & Prompt Engineering 58 theses · 19 institutions
- Site-Directed Mutagenesis 58 theses · 14 institutions
- Asymmetric & Chiral Synthesis 58 theses · 22 institutions
- Structural Mechanics & Stress Modeling 57 theses · 20 institutions
- Longitudinal Growth & Latent Curve Modeling 57 theses · 19 institutions
- Multilevel & Hierarchical Linear Modeling 57 theses · 20 institutions
- Transfer Learning & Domain Adaptation 56 theses · 21 institutions
- Epigenetic & Chromatin Profiling 56 theses · 20 institutions
- Single-Cell Sequencing 55 theses · 17 institutions
- Western Blotting & Immunoblotting 55 theses · 22 institutions
- Live-Cell Imaging & Calcium Probing 55 theses · 19 institutions
- Ultrasonic Imaging & Characterization 55 theses · 17 institutions
- Immunohistochemical Staining 54 theses · 24 institutions
- Laser Sintering & Ablation 54 theses · 17 institutions
- End-to-End Deep Learning 53 theses · 21 institutions
- RNA Sequencing & Transcriptomics 53 theses · 15 institutions
- Immunofluorescence & Confocal Microscopy 53 theses · 16 institutions
- Cross-Coupling & C-H Functionalization 53 theses · 17 institutions
- Instrumental Variable Estimation 53 theses · 16 institutions
- Photolithography & Microfabrication 53 theses · 21 institutions
- Semiconductor Doping & Implantation 53 theses · 17 institutions
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation 52 theses · 16 institutions
- Multi-Objective Optimization 52 theses · 22 institutions
- Wearable & Mobile Sensing 52 theses · 21 institutions
- Ensemble Learning 51 theses · 26 institutions
- Gradient Descent & Backprop 51 theses · 20 institutions
- Friction & Wear Tribology 51 theses · 18 institutions
- Targeted Drug Delivery Systems 50 theses · 17 institutions
- Biomarker Discovery & Profiling 50 theses · 19 institutions
- Metabolic Profiling & Metabolomics 49 theses · 20 institutions
- Structural Docking & Molecular Mechanics 49 theses · 22 institutions
- Phylogenetic Tree Reconstruction 48 theses · 17 institutions
- Colloidal & Suspension Rheology 47 theses · 17 institutions
- Transgenic & Recombinant Expression 46 theses · 20 institutions
- Receptor Binding Kinetics & SPR 46 theses · 20 institutions
- Parameter Optimization & Hyperparameter Tuning 45 theses · 18 institutions
- Solvent Extraction & Crystallization 45 theses · 21 institutions
- Gene Trap & Reporter Transgenesis 45 theses · 16 institutions
- Recurrent Neural Networks 44 theses · 19 institutions
- siRNA & RNA Interference Knockdown 44 theses · 19 institutions
- Gene Deletion Engineering 44 theses · 15 institutions
- Dielectric Spectroscopy & Impedance 44 theses · 15 institutions
- Supervised & Unsupervised Learning 43 theses · 21 institutions
- Targeted Gene Overexpression 43 theses · 13 institutions
- Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics 43 theses · 14 institutions
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques 43 theses · 19 institutions
- Structural Equation Modeling 42 theses · 17 institutions
- Moderation & Interaction Modeling 42 theses · 15 institutions
- Metal Oxide Material Engineering 41 theses · 14 institutions
- Microscopy Sample Cryo-Preparation 41 theses · 16 institutions
- Optogenetics & Neural Stimulation 40 theses · 17 institutions
- Lewis Acid Catalysis 40 theses · 15 institutions
- Electrochemical Deposition & Synthesis 40 theses · 14 institutions
- Natural Language Processing 39 theses · 18 institutions
- Density Functional Theory & Quantum Chem 39 theses · 14 institutions
- Co-Immunoprecipitation Assays 39 theses · 14 institutions
- Kinase Inhibition Assays 39 theses · 14 institutions
- Survival & Proportional Hazards Modeling 39 theses · 17 institutions
- Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) 39 theses · 19 institutions
- Electron Microscopy (TEM/SEM) 38 theses · 14 institutions
- Bacterial Resistance & Antibiotic Assays 38 theses · 17 institutions
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) 38 theses · 20 institutions
- Constitutive Expression Systems 37 theses · 20 institutions
- Mass Spectrometry & Proteomics 37 theses · 11 institutions
- Solid-State Synthesis 37 theses · 14 institutions
- Catalytic Degradation & Redox Cleavage 37 theses · 21 institutions
- Electrochemical Biosensors 37 theses · 13 institutions
- Microencapsulation Technologies 37 theses · 16 institutions
- Microbial Colony Screening & Selection 37 theses · 15 institutions
- Biomechanical Modeling 36 theses · 15 institutions
- Targeted Gene Knockout 36 theses · 10 institutions
- Porous Materials & MOFs 36 theses · 18 institutions
- Event Study Designs 36 theses · 15 institutions
- Semantic & Object Recognition 35 theses · 21 institutions
- Combinatorial & Discrete Optimization 35 theses · 17 institutions
- Amplicon Sequencing & Metagenomics 35 theses · 17 institutions
- Gas & Liquid Chromatography (GC-MS/HPLC) 35 theses · 13 institutions
- Rule-Based & Expert Systems 34 theses · 18 institutions
- Adaptive Control 34 theses · 18 institutions
- Optical Waveguides & Fiber Sensing 34 theses · 16 institutions
- Gel Electrophoresis & Blot Transfer 34 theses · 15 institutions
- Multiscale Modeling 32 theses · 15 institutions
- Optoelectronic & Photovoltaic Probing 31 theses · 12 institutions
- Electromagnetic & Optical Simulation 30 theses · 11 institutions
- Heterologous Expression 30 theses · 14 institutions
- Cellular Apoptosis & Necrosis Assays 30 theses · 17 institutions
- Super-Resolution Microscopy 30 theses · 12 institutions
- Enzyme Activity & Kinetic Assays 28 theses · 13 institutions
- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) 28 theses · 12 institutions
- Nanocarrier Drug Loading & Release 27 theses · 13 institutions
- Pharmacological Receptor Modulation 26 theses · 12 institutions
- Small-Molecule Drug Screening 26 theses · 15 institutions
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA/DSC) 26 theses · 16 institutions
- Deep Learning & Pretraining 25 theses · 16 institutions
- Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) 25 theses · 11 institutions
- Actuation & Robotic Control 24 theses · 11 institutions
- Surface Plasmon Resonance 24 theses · 10 institutions
- Mass Spectrometry Imaging 24 theses · 11 institutions
- Photochemical Synthesis 23 theses · 10 institutions
- In Vivo Microdialysis & Ex Vivo Probing 22 theses · 13 institutions
- Patch-Clamp Electrophysiology 22 theses · 16 institutions
- Protein-Protein Interaction Screening 21 theses · 9 institutions
- Solid-Phase Peptide Extraction 21 theses · 11 institutions
- Cellular Membrane Transport Probing 20 theses · 11 institutions
- Surface Acoustic Wave Sensing 20 theses · 10 institutions
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) 20 theses · 15 institutions
- X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) 20 theses · 10 institutions
- Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) 20 theses · 11 institutions
- Autonomous Systems Control 18 theses · 10 institutions
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) 7 theses · 7 institutions
- Conditional Gene Knockout 5 theses · 4 institutions
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We can run the same search on any method or claim. If nothing turns up, we will say so, and that proves nothing on its own.