Nature looks to open up ‘black box’ of science by publishing peer review files
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on June 16, 2025
The scientific journal Nature wants to show people the nitty gritty of academic publishing.
In a Monday editorial, the journal announced it would include peer review files with the papers it publishes, offering access to once behind-the-scenes processes in which reviewers critique scientific papers and authors respond with changes.
Publishing peer review files at Nature has been optional since 2020; starting Monday, it is now automatic.
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