Initiatives

Open Access Review Initiative

Making peer review results freely accessible to all — promoting transparency, academic integrity, and high-quality evaluations in scholarly publishing.

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Mission Statement

Transparency in Scholarly Publishing

"The Open Access Peer Review Initiative (OAPRI) is dedicated to making peer review results freely accessible to all, promoting transparency, academic integrity, and high-quality evaluations in scholarly publishing."

Transparency

Increase trust in the peer review process by making review results publicly accessible to researchers, institutions, and the general public.

Quality Assurance

Provide evidence of high-quality reviews for research papers, helping to verify the credibility of research and the rigor of assessment.

Access & Collaboration

Foster global academic collaboration by giving everyone free access to peer review insights regardless of financial or institutional resources.

Reviewer Recognition

Offer formal recognition for reviewers by making their contributions visible, valued, and openly attributed.

Key Stakeholders

Who Can Get Involved

Publishers & Journals

Highlight the benefits of open peer review — increased transparency and trust in their publications and brand.

Editors & Reviewers

Gain formal recognition for your critical contributions by having your reviews publicly attributed and visible.

Academic Institutions

Support the initiative and encourage journals to embrace transparency, advancing the credibility of your institution's research output.

Sign the OAPRI Petition

Join thousands of researchers and institutions calling for open peer review. Your signature makes a difference.