Exploring Open Publishing and Peer Review with F1000: A Guide for Clinical Medicine Researchers

• April 21, 2025

Researchers in clinical medicine and allied fields are invited to explore a new way of publishing and peer review through a dedicated session introducing the F1000Research platform. This event will present the distinctive features of F1000’s open publishing model and post-publication open peer review, offering practical guidance for researchers interested in engaging with this transparent and collaborative approach to scholarly communication.

The session will feature a concise 15-minute presentation by George Cooper, Senior Associate Publisher at F1000. With over a decade of experience in academic publishing across health sciences and global development, George will explain how F1000’s model differs from traditional journals—highlighting benefits such as speed, transparency, and author control. He will also provide tips for clinical researchers on how to ensure their submissions meet the platform’s standards and navigate the peer review and revision process effectively.

Adding a valuable practitioner’s perspective, the session will include insights from Dr. Yogendra Nayak, Professor of Pharmacology at the Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India. Dr. Nayak will share his experiences publishing with F1000Research, from initial submission through to final acceptance. He will also discuss how these positive experiences influenced MAHE’s decision to launch a curated Gateway on F1000Research, showcasing research from affiliated authors.

The event will conclude with a Q&A and open discussion, offering attendees the chance to ask questions and share thoughts on how open publishing could fit into their research workflows.

This session promises to be an insightful introduction for clinical researchers seeking a more open, ethical, and inclusive approach to publishing their work.