Rethinking how research is reviewed and published

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate innovative changes in the research publication process and their implications.
• Analyzed the impact of changes in publication approach at eLife.
• Gathered feedback from authors, reviewers, editors, and funders.
• Conducted a comparative review of traditional vs. new publishing models.
• The new approach led to a loss of the impact factor for eLife.
• Despite this, there is widespread support from the academic community for the reform.
• The changes have initiated discussions about improving the overall publication landscape.