ScienceOpen
The Open Research Network
Overview
ScienceOpen is a professional networking and discovery platform for researchers. It provides a space for researchers to share their work, discover new research, and engage in open peer review. The platform aggregates content from a wide range of publishers and repositories, creating a comprehensive and searchable database of scholarly literature.
✨ Key Features
- Research discovery
- Open peer review
- Author profiles
- Collection building
- Preprint hosting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on open science and open peer review
- Aggregation of content from a vast number of sources
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities
Unique Value: Discover and discuss research from across the scholarly landscape in an open and transparent environment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing a platform for open and transparent discussion of research
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- A primary platform for formal journal publishing (it's more of a discovery and post-publication review platform)
🏆 Alternatives
ScienceOpen's emphasis on aggregating content from diverse sources provides a more comprehensive discovery experience than platforms that only host their own content.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Publishing Services tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to search, read, and review articles.
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