Open Peer Review
From opaque gatekeeping to visible, creditable, and constructive evaluation.
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Why change peer review
Traditional review is often slow and invisible, with limited recognition for reviewers. Open models make reviews citable, reveal reasoning, and align incentives with research quality rather than journal hierarchy.
Models we support
- Published reviews: Reviews and author replies are visible and link to the article.
- Identity options: Reviewers can be named or pseudonymous, with reputation controls.
- Post‑publication review: Community feedback after initial release, with moderation.
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How ScienceEcosystem implements this
- Review records: Structured, versioned, and linked to works and reviewers’ ORCIDs.
- Moderation & policies: Clear conduct guidelines for constructive, evidence‑based critique.
- Attribution & credit: Reviews contribute to reviewer profiles and impact.
Next steps
We will pilot open review workflows with early‑adopter communities. If your group is interested, contact info@scienceecosystem.org.