A peer-reviewed, open-access journal built by and for cardiologists — zero-cost publishing, AI-assisted workflows, and meaningful incentives for peer reviewers.
Our Model
OpenSource: Cardiology combines zero-cost publishing, AI-assisted editorial workflows, and a novel reviewer co-authorship model — funded sustainably through industry partnerships and philanthropy, never through author fees.
Zero author publication fees for original research. A lean model funded through modest open access fees for non-original research, industry partnerships, and philanthropy — never from the researchers who publish here.
AI-assisted submission, formatting, copyediting, reviewer matching, and pre-review — cutting turnaround from months to weeks.
A credits-based co-authorship system that rewards high-quality, timely peer review with meaningful academic credit.
AI detection of fabricated data and figures. Strict peer review. Rigorous statistical appraisal as a core editorial standard.
Seed funding from philanthropy. Ongoing revenue from modest open access fees on non-original research articles and industry partnerships — never from the researchers who publish here.
Journal Scope
OpenSource: Cardiology publishes original research, critical appraisals, reviews, and editorials across all domains of clinical and translational cardiology — with a commitment to rigorous methodology and open, reproducible science.
For Reviewers
For the first time, rigorous peer review in cardiology translates into real academic recognition. Our credits system rewards quality and timeliness with co-authorship on future publications.
Submit a timely, high-quality 5-star review to earn credits toward co-authorship eligibility.
Credits are also earned when you publish as first or corresponding author on original research in the journal.
Once you've accumulated enough credits, you become eligible for co-authorship recognition.
Once eligible, you may request addition as a co-author on a future manuscript that you have reviewed, subject to a per-year cap to maintain integrity.
How It Works
Our platform streamlines every step of the publishing journey — from first submission to final proof — with intelligent automation that removes friction without sacrificing scientific rigor.
Associate Editors with subspecialty cardiology expertise handle editorial decisions, supported by AI tools for reviewer matching, pre-review generation, and manuscript integrity checking.
Indexing & Archiving
Full indexing and archiving expected through PubMed, DOI, CLOCKSS, and other major repositories — ensuring long-term discoverability and preservation.
Auto-extracts title, authors, institutions, and metadata from uploaded manuscripts. Simplified cover letters. Fast and frictionless.
Automated detection of fabricated language and figures. AI-generated pre-review summaries to guide expert cardiology reviewers.
Reviewers are drawn from a curated editorial board of clinical cardiologists — selected for domain expertise and commitment to rigorous science.
When accepted, AI handles final formatting and copyediting before returning proofs to corresponding authors.
Get Involved
Whether you're a cardiologist, researcher, reviewer, industry scientist, philanthropist, or potential editorial board member — here's how to get started.
Ready to publish? Submit your original research, critical appraisal, review, or editorial through our streamlined cardiology submission portal.
We are building a curated editorial board of clinical cardiologists. Apply to join as a reviewer or associate editor.
For industry partnerships, philanthropic enquiries, or anything else — reach out below and we'll be in touch.
Interested in the Industry Perspective article type or advertising partnerships in a cardiology-focused publication? We'd love to connect.
We are seeking seed funding and cardiology editorial expertise across all subspecialties — interventional, EP, heart failure, imaging, and prevention.