How Could COVID-19 Change Scholarly Communication to a New Normal in the Open Science Paradigm? - ScienceDirect

Abstract:  Author reviews digital transformation of scholarly communication since 1990s and explains how COVID-19 is accelerating open science, with some analogy of chemical reactions. Discussing the current situation of preprint, the potential of peer review, and the essence of open science, developing additional services and balancing incremental and innovation in the transition state is crucial to foster new trust among stakeholders.