Rubriq overview for STM Innovation Meeting 2012 - independent peer review
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A faster way to publish trusted research.
Transcript of Rubriq overview for STM Innovation Meeting 2012 - independent peer review
A faster way to publish trusted research.
We are a FOR-BENEFIT business
We are a FOR-BENEFIT business
We are NOTa publisher
We are NOTa publisher
Our mission is to put TIMEback into science
Our mission is to put TIMEback into science
About Rubriq
“I need to publish in the best journal possible as quickly as possible”
Prestige : TimePrestige : Time
Journal Loops (gradual exclusion)
Author
I want to be published here
End up published hereIm
pact Factor – R
eputation
Time Spent on Rejected Reviews: Annually
15.6 Million Hours = 1779 Years15.6 Million Hours = 1779 Years
A Pragmatic Approach
Rigorous, double-blind peer review, but…
1Decouple validation from dissemination
1Decouple validation from dissemination
2Create a standard approach to peer review
2Create a standard approach to peer review
Our Scorecard Rubric
Quality of Research Quality of Presentation Novelty & Interest
How to Compress Time?
Rethink Reviewer Management
This Model Does Not Replace Journal Peer Review
This Model Does Not Replace Journal Peer Review
Unless you want it to…
How it works…
1Classification & Manuscript Report
1Classification & Manuscript Report
2Reviewer Report (R-score)
2Reviewer Report (R-score)
3Journal Recommendations
3Journal Recommendations
1-2 weeks
4OptionalJournalMatching
4OptionalJournalMatching
JJTraditional Peer Reviewed Journals (journal decision)
Gold Mega OA(valid science criteria)
Green OA(self-publish)
Traditional Journals
• Free Accounts• Manage Profile• Setup Alerts or Search/Browse• Connect with Authors
JJ
Making the Connection JJ
Mega OA Journals
=Valid Science
Author Benefits
• Faster Path
• Unbiased Feedback
• Quality Reviews
• Transparent Approach
• Increased Options
Reviewer Benefits
• Flexibility & Choice
• Compensation Options
• Increased Exposure
• Improved Reviewer Skills
• Consistency
Editor Benefits
• Decrease time to first decision
• Attract papers
• Streamline screening
• Better use of your reviewers
• More informed decisions
Where are we?•Beta Site Live•Testing with Five Publishers•Advisory Board
www.rubriq.comwww.rubriq.com
Time’s Up!
About your speaker:Name: Keith CollierCompany: RubriqEmail: [email protected] Media:
twitter: keithecollier or rubriqnewslinkedin: http://linkd.in/QZ5j1c
