SciPost

The complete, by-and-for scientists publication portal.

In a nutshell

SciPost (https://scipost.org) is a top-quality next-generation Genuine Open Access publication portal managed by professional scientists. Its principles, ideals and implementation can be found at https://scipost.org/about and https://scipost.org/FAQ.

SciPost operates on an entirely not-for-profit basis, and charges neither subscription fees nor article processing charges; instead, its activities are financed through a cost-slashing consortial model. Details of the sponsorship scheme and how to join can be found at https://scipost.org/sponsors or by emailing admin@scipost.org.

Goals and intentions

SciPost was born out of the recognition that the currently available publishing infrastructure does not properly serve the interests of science, and that these are best served by scientists themselves.

The initiative aims to reform all aspects related to scientific publishing. In particular, SciPost's mission is to:

Implement Genuine Open Access
Clean up the business model of scientific publishing
Reform refereeing methods and habits
Reform impact assessment methods and habits.

Project status

Active

Types of outputs

Review process

Review requested by

Authors
Reviewer selected by

Editor, service, or community, Self-nominated
Public interaction

Yes
Author response

Yes
Decision

Binary decision

Review policy

Review coverage

Complete paper
Reviewer identity known to

Editor or service
Competing interests

Checked

Social Networks

Video

Gallery

Review features

Manuscript hosting

Yes
Notes

Our peer-witnessed refereeing procedure is described in detail on our author guidelines page.

https://scipost.org/submissions/author_guidelines
Review of code or data

Yes
Eligible reviewers/editors

Editors are Fellows of our Editorial Colleges. Reviewers are invited among the community. Professional scientists are further able to volunteer reports and comments.
Tags or badges

Yes
Explanation of cost

We operate using a consortial sponsorship model.