Our Transparent Peer Review Model
Unlike traditional opaque peer review, we use a structured and fair scoring system that evaluates manuscripts based on objective criteria. Each reviewer completes the following Peer Review Checklist, assigning scores that are visible to authors and readers.
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✅ Peer Review Scoring Matrix
| Review Category | Evaluation Focus | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Rigor | Study design, methodology robustness, reproducibility | 1–5 |
| Clarity & Structure | Organization, readability, logical flow of arguments | 1–5 |
| Data & Evidence Quality | Appropriateness of data, validity of statistical analysis, transparency of datasets | 1–5 |
| Novelty & Relevance | Contribution to medical/health sciences, clinical or translational relevance | 1–5 |
| Ethical Compliance | Adherence to ethical standards, approvals, patient consent | Pass/Fail |
| References & Contextualization | Appropriate citation of literature, acknowledgment of limitations | 1–5 |
| Open Science & FAIR Data | Availability of raw data, code, and materials (if applicable) | 1–5 |
| Overall Recommendation | Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject | Qualitative |
Revision Requirements
- 1 = Poor, requires major revision
- 3 = Adequate but could be improved
- 5 = Excellent, no major changes needed
Each reviewer must also provide:
- Written feedback (publicly available)
- Declaration of conflicts of interest
- Reviewer identity (ORCID-linked)
Review Outcome Transparency
- Articles that receive ≥75% positive scores across key criteria are labeled “Peer-Reviewed & Validated.”
- All review scores and comments remain permanently visible, ensuring accountability.
- Readers can also leave post-publication comments for ongoing scholarly discussion.
Why This Model?
- Rapid dissemination of medical research without waiting months for opaque decisions
- Open accountability—you know who reviewed and what they said
- Continuous improvement with version tracking
- Objective quality assessment through scoring
This approach empowers researchers, clinicians, and readers with full transparency, fostering trust in medical and health life science research.