34 posts
By Jack Nash
15 June 2026
One of the key features of Wellcome Open Research is article versioning, which provides authors with the opportunity to update their work as their research develops or in response to reviewer feedback. This approach ensures that research remains accurate, transparent, and accessible to the academic community and beyond. In this post, we explore how versioning […]
By Jack Nash
28 April 2026
Open Research practices that prioritise openness and transparency are becoming increasingly common in academic publishing. Traditional peer review often happens behind closed doors, but new models are making reviewer names, reports, and research data available to everyone. The shift to open data can help address concerns about the reproducibility of research. When more of the publishing […]
By Jack Nash
24 March 2026
As researchers, it is easy to become so immersed in our specialised fields that we forget not everyone speaks our technical language. That’s where Plain Language Summaries come in – and if you’re publishing with Wellcome Open Research, they’re now a requirement for all submissions. In the following blog post, we look at what Plain Language Summaries are and how to write them. What Are Plain Language Summaries? Plain Language […]
By Jack Nash
13 November 2024
Integrity, quality and transparency are at the forefront of modern scientific research. Using F1000’s unique publishing model, Wellcome Open Research can uphold these principles. In this blog, we will discover what sets us apart from traditional publishing venues, and dive into the benefits of publishing on Wellcome Open Research. What can be published on Wellcome […]
By Jack Nash
22 October 2024
Open research is gaining momentum in today’s research landscape. With more authors interested in the accessibility, reproducibility and transparency of their work, they need to consider where to publish their academic outputs. Launched by Wellcome Trust in November 2016, Wellcome Open Research publishes results originating from Wellcome-funded research. Wellcome Open Research is a peer-reviewed publishing service that advocates for the principles of open science by offering eligible authors an efficient and impactful option for publishing their research in full compliance with the open access requirements set out in their grant agreement.
By Jack Nash
30 September 2024
Are you considering submitting your research? Wellcome Open Research’s platform uses the F1000 publication model, which is advances editorial transparency through open publishing and peer review practices while avoiding bias and misconduct through rigorous pre-publication checks. Rather than relying on journal Editors (or Editor-Chief) to accept or reject an article, our in-house editorial team diligently […]
By Jack Nash
07 August 2024
In the ever-changing landscape of academic research, openness stands as a cornerstone for transparency and collaboration. However, it’s crucial to recognise that not all approaches to openness are equal. What is open access? Open access (OA) provides immediate, permanent, and free access to scholarly research published online so that anyone, anywhere, can read and build […]
By Jack Nash
10 July 2024
Being able to measure and demonstrate the impact of your research is vital. Funding is often tied to the reach and impact of research as funders want to achieve the greatest return on their investment. Additionally, focusing on impact allows researchers to see the bigger picture and overall purpose of research rather than the process. […]