DraftPeer ...

Researchers face delays and insufficient feedback during the academic peer review process, which impacts the quality of their submissions and their career progression....

There are over 2 million academic papers published annually, with many more submitted. The academic publishing industry is valued at over $10 billion, with researchers constantly looking for ways to i...

A scalable platform leveraging existing networks of academics can be built using current web technologies. The solution requires relatively simple interfaces for submission and review processes, makin...

With more researchers working remotely and the emphasis on rapid publication during events like the pandemic, the demand for quicker, more detailed feedback on research papers is growing....

The service targets academic researchers who need faster, higher-quality reviews of their manuscripts prior to journal submission. It's especially beneficial for early-career researchers trying to establish themselves and increase publication rates.

Academic forums such as ResearchGate and Academia.edu often have discussions related to the arduous peer review process. Rapid rise in preprint repositories shows researchers' appetite for speeding up the publication process.

Existing solutions like traditional journal-based reviews are slow and can be opaque. Preprint servers allow fast dissemination but don't provide feedback....

Start by building out a basic platform that allows users to submit manuscripts and connect them with reviewers. Partner with academic societies and institutions to populate the reviewer network....