The purpose of peer review in the case of an open-access publication
2006
The Purpose of Peer Review in Open-Access Publications
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Alexandrov Georgii A
Primary Institution: Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences
Hypothesis
The shift to open-access publishing changes the criteria for peer review.
Conclusion
Open-access publishing allows for a focus on the validity of research claims rather than their marketable value.
Supporting Evidence
- Open-access publishing allows for a focus on the validity of research claims.
- Peer review should not consider the marketable value of a manuscript.
- Many scientists have forgotten the primary purpose of a scientific publication.
Takeaway
This article talks about how open-access journals let scientists share their research without worrying about how many people will buy it.
Potential Biases
There is a risk that peer review may still be influenced by subjective evaluations of novelty and interest.
Limitations
The article does not reflect the current policy of the journal or BioMed Central.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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