Jun 6, 2006

A new peer-review model for scientific papers?

Nature is undertaking a trial of a particular type of open peer review. In this trial, authors whose submissions to Nature are sent for peer review will also be offered the opportunity to participate in an open peer review process

http://www.nature.com/nature/peerreview/

The web debate page below contains a range of perspectives about peer review from those who believe it is working well, to those who prefer other options.

http://www.nature.com/nature/peerreview/debate/

At least, it's very stimulating that this now a debate topic and a better way might be on the way...

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