Publons

Publons is a New Zealand-based startup founded in 2013 with a focus on the education, platforms, and publishing industries. The company's slogan "Enabling researchers to show a more complete record of their impact as an author, journal editor, and peer reviewer" reflects its mission to empower researchers. Publons offers a platform for over 530,000 experts to create profiles that showcase their publications, citation metrics, peer review and journal editing history, and h-index. This data is automatically imported and verified, simplifying the process for researchers. The company has received Seed Round investment, with investors including Dave Moskovitz and Ben Kepes. Publons not only benefits researchers but also provides tools for publishers to find, screen, contact, and motivate peer reviewers. It also offers data and publications about global peer review behavior, peer review training for early-career researchers, and features for academics to discuss and evaluate published research. The startup has established official partnerships with prominent entities such as Springer Nature, Wiley, Sage, Cambridge University Press, The Royal Society, Victoria University of Wellington, and The University of Queensland, among others. Overall, Publons presents a comprehensive platform that brings together various facets of research impact and peer review, catering to the needs of both researchers and publishers. With its track record and solid investor support, Publons is positioned to continue its growth trajectory and make a significant impact on the academic and publishing sectors. For more info, see: Publons - Researcher