The Unjournal provides a platform for the independent evaluation of publicly-hosted research, commissioning expert assessments to enhance the rigor and impact of quantitative studies in economics and social sciences. By facilitating credible feedback and ratings, it addresses the inefficiencies of traditional academic journals, allowing researchers to focus on improving their work rather than navigating the publication process.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Traditional academic journals can be inefficient, discouraging innovation and incentivizing researchers to focus on publication rather than improving their work. This can lead to delays in feedback and impact the rigor of quantitative studies, especially in economics and social sciences.
Solution
The Unjournal commissions expert evaluations of publicly-hosted research to enhance the credibility and impact of quantitative studies. By providing open and rigorous assessments, The Unjournal helps researchers obtain feedback and credible ratings, allowing them to concentrate on improving their research. The organization focuses on quantitative work that informs global priorities, particularly in economics, policy, and social science. The Unjournal operates as a registered nonprofit and does not charge fees.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes researchers, policymakers, and others interested in quantitative work that informs global priorities, especially in economics, policy, and social science.
Features
- Commissions open, rigorous expert evaluations of publicly-hosted research.
- Focuses on quantitative work in economics, policy, and social science.
- Provides feedback and credible ratings to researchers.
- Operates as a registered nonprofit without charging fees.
- Publishes evaluation packages including evaluator reports, ratings, author responses, and manager syntheses.