Discovery Stack Pilot Demonstrates the Feasibility and Outcomes of a Scientist-Designed Peer-Review Model That Separates Quality and Impact
Maureen Ann McGargill, Beiyun C. Liu, Michael S. Kuhns, Daniel Mucida, Isabella Rauch, Lauren B. Rodda, Meghan A. Koch, Hugo González Velozo, Ken Cadwell, Tanya S. Freedman, Tiffany C. Scharschmidt, Richard Sever, José Ordovás-Montañés, Sara Suliman, Andrew Oberst, , Matthew F. Krummel
The paper tests a new peer-review model that separates scientific quality from impact, showing reviewers can effectively evaluate both dimensions and participants support its adoption.
PLoS Biology · Sep 8, 2026Peer-reviewedScientific Communication & Education