Real-time academic discussions and reviews for preprints
Real-time academic discussions and reviews for preprints
Describe your idea.
Preprints are coming in at a rapid pace, but information about each individual preprint's quality is scarce. A real-time discussion platform specifically suited for academic discussions could enable a quick review process well-suited for this new speed of science.
Which of the four categories for submissions does this address?
As efficient and high-quality scientific discourse is essential for quick innovation in terms of antiviral therapy, vaccines and other medical interventions, this idea belongs in the 'find a cure for the virus' category.
What kind of backing would this kind of project need in addition to what's already being provided?
There are server-costs involved, but generally the support needed to make this work in an MVP fashion is minimal.
What are open questions you need help with?
Zero-downtime deployments using the proposed architecture (Node.js & PostgreSQL)
Planned Architecture
- PostgreSQL for data storage and real-time/Pub/Sub
- Node.js, Express.js, GraphQL & Apollo server-side
- React & Apollo client-side
Data requirements
All initial needed data can be obtained from open APIs available, i.e. CrossRef, ORCID, Rxivist.
Short description of the benefits
Enabling quick ways to produce and obtain information about the quality of science in the tsunami of papers in a very rapidly evolving field is crucial for the overall usefulness and impact of scientific knowledge in this field.