Open Peer Review
From opaque gatekeeping to visible, creditable, and constructive evaluation.
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Why open peer review
Peer review should strengthen trust, not hide reasoning. Open review makes critique visible, creditable, and connected to the evidence, improving quality and accountability.
What it looks like in practice
- Published reviews: Reviews and author replies are visible and linked to the work.
- Identity options: Named or pseudonymous reviewers, with clear disclosure.
- Post‑publication feedback: Ongoing critique with moderation and version tracking.
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How ScienceEcosystem supports this
- Review records: Structured, versioned reviews linked to works and ORCIDs.
- Evidence checks: Reviews can reference data, code, and reproducibility steps.
- Attribution & credit: Reviews contribute to professional profiles.
- Clear policies: Conduct standards for constructive, evidence-based critique.
Next steps
We are piloting open review workflows with early-adopter communities. If your group is interested, contact info@scienceecosystem.org.