By Jack Nash
12 May 2026
Publishing your research can seem overwhelming, whether it’s your first time or you’ve published many times before. The process involves several steps, including selecting the appropriate article format and journal, as well as engaging in peer review. When publishing with HRB Open Research, our editorial team is available to support authors throughout the entire process. […]
By Jack Nash
09 April 2026
Peer review is essential for ensuring research quality and scientific rigour; however, it has its shortcomings. Reviewer fatigue and a limited pool of reviewers selected by editors can undermine the sustainability of peer review and erode trust in the process. Overcoming these challenges requires new review methods, and co-reviewing is an effective approach that can be […]
By Jack Nash
20 February 2026
Research impact isn’t measured solely by research findings — the data behind your research holds tremendous value. Data Notes provide HRB-funded researchers with a dedicated publication format to showcase datasets that might otherwise remain underutilised. By documenting your dataset in a structured, peer-reviewed format, you create new opportunities for scientific discovery beyond your original research questions. This […]
By Jack Nash
18 February 2026
Traditional publishing models can create barriers for early career researchers, which can delay career progression. This includes lengthy review cycles that can limit opportunities for early career researchers to develop professional skills and experience with peer review, editorial collaboration, and scientific communication. Open research platforms, such as HRB Open Research, offer alternative pathways, providing practical […]
By Jack Nash
18 December 2025
Open Research practices that prioritise openness and transparency are becoming increasingly common in academic publishing. Traditional peer review often happens behind closed doors, but new models are making reviewer names, reports, and research data available to everyone. The shift to open data can help address concerns about the reproducibility of research. When more of the publishing […]
By Jack Nash
05 November 2025
At HRB Open Research, all research outputs deserve proper recognition. That’s why HRB Open Research publishes many diverse article types, from traditional Research Articles to less common formats such as Software Tool Articles, Data Notes, and beyond. In this blog, we outline what a Software Tool Article is and how publishing one could increase recognition and improve the visibility and impact of your research. What are Software Tool […]
By Jack Nash
14 October 2025
Every year, 29 million consultations occur in general practice across Ireland, highlighting primary care’s crucial role in delivering easily accessible healthcare. General practice is a prime example of community-based primary care and is often the first stop for many patients seeking healthcare. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of primary care research […]
By Jack Nash
10 October 2025
Over recent years, many researchers have alluded to a ‘reproducibility crisis’, where many studies are difficult or impossible to reproduce. So, how can researchers make their work more reproducible? We’ve covered some methods in a previous blog post; however, the diverse article types available to authors publishing on HRB Open Research also offer a solution […]