Peer Review Process
Transparent, constructive, and credited. Peer review on AllScience is designed to improve research and reward the people who do the reviewing.
How It Works
When you publish a preprint or paper on AllScience, it enters our open review process. Qualified reviewers in your field evaluate the work using structured review forms that cover methodology, clarity, reproducibility, and significance. Reviews are published alongside the paper so readers can see exactly what was examined and what the reviewers found.
Unlike traditional closed review, AllScience reviewers are credited publicly for their contributions. Reviewing is real scholarly work, and we believe the people doing it deserve recognition on their academic profile.
The Review Process
From submission to community validation, each stage is designed to be clear and fair.
1. Submission
Authors publish their preprint on AllScience. The paper is immediately available for reading while the review process begins.
2. Reviewer Matching
Qualified reviewers in the relevant field are invited to evaluate the work. Reviewers are matched based on expertise, publication history, and availability.
3. Structured Review
Reviewers complete a structured form covering methodology, evidence quality, clarity of writing, reproducibility, and overall significance. This keeps feedback focused and actionable.
4. Community Validation
Published reviews are visible to all readers. The broader community can endorse reviews, add comments, and contribute additional perspective on the work.
Our Principles
Transparency
Reviews are published openly alongside the paper. No hidden gatekeeping, no anonymous rejection letters with no explanation.
Credit
Reviewers are named and credited on their AllScience profile. Good reviewing is scholarly work and it deserves recognition.
Constructive Feedback
Structured forms guide reviewers toward specific, actionable feedback. The goal is to improve the work, not just approve or reject it.
Publish and Get Reviewed
Submit your preprint on AllScience and get constructive, transparent feedback from qualified reviewers in your field.
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