Jonas R. KunstJun 14, 2023
It's a sobering paradox that peer review, designed to uphold the sanctity of academic discourse, inadvertently perpetuates an inequitable system that prevents full participation from disadvantaged communities. But hold on. It can be done differently.🧵 1/
Show threadJonas R. KunstJun 14, 2023

Academics worldwide are expected to contribute their valuable time and expertise freely. However, this creates an invisible barrier for many scholars, particularly in regions where working for free is simply not feasible. It turns academic publishing into a closed fortress, accessible only to those who can afford to unlock its gates.

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Show threadJonas R. KunstJun 14, 2023

Is this how we envision the future of knowledge sharing?
At Advances.in (https://advances.in), we're saying 'No More.' We believe in dismantling these barriers to create a more equitable academic publishing ecosystem. Our approach? Paying reviewers for their work. By acknowledging the professional service that peer reviewers offer, we ensure that financial constraints are not a deterrent to participating in the academic discourse.

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Advances.in - Reinventing Academic Publishing

Traditional publishers take advantage of free labor by overburdened academics. Advances.in aims to change this by paying editors and reviewers for their work.

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Show threadJonas R. KunstJun 14, 2023

We've already begun reshaping the landscape with our psychology journal, advances.in/psychology (https://advances.in/psychology). This is not just about fair compensation; it's about fostering inclusivity and equity in academic publishing.

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advances.in/psychology - an innovative psychology journal

We are an international, peer-reviewed open access journal that financially compensates editors and reviewers for their important work.

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Do you share our vision of a more equitable and inclusive academic publishing model? Then we invite you to join us. Submit your work to advances.in/psychology, and be part of a publishing movement that values every academic voice, irrespective of geographical or financial backgrounds.

#AcademicPublishing #FairCompensation #PeerReview #EquityInPublishing #AdvancesDotIn #Academia #InclusionMatters

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Show threadHernanLGJun 14, 2023
@jonaskunst Great initiative!!
Show threadJonas R. KunstJun 14, 2023
@HernanLG Thank you! We hope that we can bring lasting change into academic publishing (it is overdue).