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In this blog, we will discuss the purpose of preprint servers, the challenges with preprint servers, and VeriXiv, a proprietary preprint server from F1000, for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded researchers.

Peer review has long been an integral part of scholarly publishing, acting as a way to assess the validity and quality of research for readers. And, while the traditional process of closed peer review can pose some issues for researchers, we still believe that peer reviewers play a fundamental role in the research process, particularly…

Open data is central to open science practices, helping to improve reproducibility, transparency, and trust in research. However, it can feel challenging for some researchers to participate in open data, particularly when dealing with sensitive or commercial data. In our blog, we explore how researchers can share sensitive data openly while maintaining appropriate levels of…

Science journalism, and science communication more widely, are central to disseminating the latest research to policymakers, practitioners, the public, and other stakeholders. However, it’s vital that the research being communicated is sound and reliable to avoid misinformation and mistrust of research. Peer review can be key in ensuring high-quality science journalism – we explore this…

As we approach the end of 2023, we’re reflecting on some of the achievements of Gates Open Research and its authors over the year. We’re also exploring the five most-read articles of the year and showcasing some of the research being covered by news publications and policies around the world.

Increasing research into and awareness of sanitation issues and solutions is key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal for sanitation for all. In our blog, we highlight Gates-funded water and sanitation research in honor of World Toilet Day.

With just a couple of months left in 2023 to publish your work, we introduce Gates-funded researchers to Gates Open Research, its benefits, and how authors can publish their latest work today to tell the full story of their research.

Ashley Farley, Program Officer of Knowledge and Research Services and Open Access Lead at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, shares her thoughts on peer review and its impact on the future of publishing.

In honor of World Mosquito Day, we speak to three Gates Open Research authors about their Method Article, which explores new rapid tests for dengue virus surveillance and control.

Gates Open Research uses post-publication peer review to reduce the delays often found in traditional publishing models. But how does this balance with maintaining research integrity?