Nature looks to open up 'black box' of science by publishing peer review files

"The scientific journal Nature wants to show people the nitty gritty of academic publishing.

In a Monday editorial, the journal announced it would include peer review files with the papers it publishes, offering access to once behind-the-scenes processes in which reviewers critique scientific papers and authors respond with changes.

Publishing peer review files at Nature has been optional since 2020; starting Monday, it is now automatic....

“I think seeing the sausage is good,” [Michael] Eisen said, adding that he thought it could help improve trust in science. “There’s a lot of criticism that stems from lack of understanding. That lack of understanding, from my point of view, stems from lack of transparency from scientists and science over what the process is.” ..."