How to Manage Rejected Scientific Papers? UNAIS as Final Solution

Area of Science:

• Biomedical research
• Scientific publishing
• Scholarly communication

Background:

• The traditional publication process can be complex, involving journal selection, author motivations, revisions, and potential rejection.
• Many scientific articles, including those with negative or indicative results, remain unpublished due to various reasons.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce Unpublished Articles In Science (UNAIS) as an online repository for scientific articles.
• To provide a platform for publishing rejected or previously unpublished scientific work.
• To facilitate the sharing of reasons for publication refusal and promote knowledge exchange.

Main Methods:

• UNAIS functions as an online repository and "scientific drop box" for research articles.
• Authors can submit articles that were rejected by journals or never submitted.
• The platform allows for the publication of reasons behind article refusals.

Main Results:

• UNAIS serves as a valuable resource for indicative and negative results, offering insights and inspiration.
• The repository can help students and scientists improve their scientific writing skills.
• It fosters the exchange and promotion of scientific knowledge.

Conclusions:

• UNAIS offers a novel solution to the problem of unpublished scientific research.
• The platform democratizes scientific publishing by providing an avenue for all research, regardless of outcome.
• UNAIS contributes to a more comprehensive and open scientific record.