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Created March 18, 2019 13:55
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Reply to no-open review invitation
Dear editor,
Thanks for inviting me as a reviewer.
While the topic is relevant to my expertise,
I only review for journals with an open review process.
As such, I have to decline your invitation.
I believe that, as scientists working for the public,
we should make the output of our scientific processes
publicly and immediately accessible.
Time and time again, it has been proven
that peer review is not effective.
While making the process public might not affect that,
at least it creates an audit trail
the entire world can learn from.
If you consider opening up your review process,
please do not hesitate to contact me again.
Thanks,
Ruben
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