PeerRef

Journal-independent open peer review. A single point of peer review to accelerate & expand research

In a nutshell

Our vision is for all researchers to access a single point of peer review. Enabling all research to be trusted and accelerated.

PeerRef is a journal-independent open peer review platform. It organises peer review of preprints and publishes peer review reports. This approach can accelerate research by creating a single point of peer review in the publication process. The platform also aims to expand research. It does this by reducing the barriers to accessing peer review and asks referees to focus on academic rigour, rather than perceived impact.

Referees are responsible for making the decisions on manuscripts. The author has multiple options following peer review:

- Share the refereed manuscript with the community
- Submit the manuscript to a partner journal
- Submit the manuscript and consolidated review reports to a non-partner journal

Goals and intentions

PeerRef offers Journal-independent open peer review of preprints.

More diverse research can access peer review.
Constructive feedback can replace journal rejection.
increase trust by allowing everyone to read the reviews.
The publication process will be more efficient by creating a single point of peer review before journal submission.

Project status

Active

Types of outputs

Preprints

Review process

Review requested by

Authors
Reviewer selected by

Editor, service, or community
Public interaction

No
Author response

Yes
Decision

Other scale or rating

Review policy

Review coverage

Complete paper
Reviewer identity known to

Public
Competing interests

Displayed

Social Networks

Gallery

Review features

Manuscript hosting

No
Review of code or data

Yes
Eligible reviewers/editors

Contacted by the service.

Transparency

Results

Number of scholarly outputs commented on

10-100
Metrics

usage and participation is tracked

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