177 Peer Community in Animal Science: A Free Publication Model for Transparent and Open Science

Abstract The scientific publication system should evolve into practices that enhance free dissemination and full access to research findings. At the same time, it ensure reproducibility transparency safeguard integrity from detrimental effects of current “publish or perish” culture. objective this contribution is introduce Peer Community In (PCI) Animal Science initiative (https://animsci.peercommunityin.org/), which represents an alternative under umbrella “Peer In” project (https://peercommunityin.org/ ). PCI international community researchers working in animal science related areas promotes open transparency. Although not a journal, operates similarly with editors (here: recommenders) reviewers. Currently, has 64 recommenders 20 countries. non-profit initiative, run managed by researchers. performs, at no cost, rigorous reviews preprints have been deposited on repositories such as bioRxiv Zenodo wide range science. Based independent reviews, recommender decides whether paper recommended not. Recommended are peer-reviewed citable stand-alone articles high value do need traditional journals. However, if authors wish, they can also publish their preprint Diamond Open Access Journal (https://peercommunityjournal.org/section/animsci/) cost. Authors submit manuscript PCI-friendly journals (i.e., consider evaluation own review processes) other This shows workflow manuscripts advantages adopting new publishing model.