Policy on Open Peer Review #

ICArEHB supports and encourages its researchers to participate in Open Peer Review as both reviewers and authors. Open peer review enhances transparency by making the review process more open and accountable, ensuring that both the content and quality of reviews can be assessed. ICArEHB researchers are encouraged to embrace this model, which aligns with the broader goals of Open Science.

Encouragement of Open Peer Review

Researchers should engage in open peer review whenever possible, as it increases transparency and accountability in the scientific process.

Disclosure of Peer Review

When submitting research for publication, ICArEHB researchers are encouraged to disclose the peer review status of the journal (e.g., whether it uses open, single-blind, or double-blind review).

Public Availability of Reviews

When acting as reviewers, ICArEHB researchers are encouraged to allow their review reports to be made publicly available, either with or without disclosing their identity, depending on the journal’s policies.