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What are the mechanisms for peer review in alternative publishing models?

April 26, 2017alternative mechanisms models peer publishing review

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What are the mechanisms for peer review in alternative publishing models?

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Low cost and open access journals are not incompatible with the peer review process. Many alternative publishers utilize peer review; some using digital mechanisms that can expedite and streamline the process. Technology developers, such as Berkeley Electronic Press (bePress), offer tools and services that ease the flow of scholarly communication. Current alternative publishing projects that incorporate rigorous peer review include BioMed Central, Public Library of Science, Internet Journal of Chemistry, Journal of Machine Learning Research, New Journal of Physics and UCIAS (UC International and Area Studies) Edited Volumes. More can be found on the SPARC Partners web page (http://www.arl.org/sparc/core/index.asp?page=c0).