At xPeerd, we are driven by a commitment to transforming the peer-review process to meet the challenges of modern scientific publishing. The peer-review crisis is not just a technical issue but a reflection of deeper systemic flaws in how knowledge is evaluated, disseminated, and valued. Our platform is grounded in the principle that human expertise is irreplaceable for ensuring the intellectual integrity and rigor of research. xPeerd is not designed to supplant human reviewers but to empower them, providing advanced tools to alleviate repetitive and administrative tasks. This enables reviewers to focus on the nuanced judgments that uphold the credibility and impact of scientific scholarship.

xPeerd serves as an ally to reviewers, offering streamlined workflows and insights to identify methodological inconsistencies and potential biases with greater clarity and precision. By reducing inefficiencies, the platform re-centers the peer-review process on fostering intellectual rigor and advancing meaningful contributions to science. We extend this support to researchers, the primary engines of discovery and innovation. xPeerd addresses the inefficiencies and inequities of traditional systems, providing a transparent, fair, and accessible framework that enhances their ability to contribute to the global body of knowledge.

A critical part of our mandate is actively fighting paper-mills and combating predatory publishing practices that exploit researchers and compromise the integrity of scientific literature. xPeerd actively identifies and exposes these exploitative outlets, helping researchers and institutions navigate a complex publishing landscape. By safeguarding the credibility of research and ensuring it is disseminated through reputable channels, we aim to reinforce trust among researchers, publishers, and the public.

For publishers, xPeerd provides tools to enhance efficiency without compromising editorial standards. Our platform leverages AI-driven technologies to support editorial oversight by evaluating epistemic coherence, highlighting potential biases, and identifying methodological flaws. This partnership allows publishers to uphold rigorous standards while navigating the operational demands of modern scientific publishing, ensuring that credible science reaches a global audience with integrity and speed.

xPeerd is built on the principles of transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and integrity. These values guide every aspect of our platform’s design and operation. We are committed to addressing disparities in access to publishing tools, ensuring that underrepresented voices are empowered to contribute to science. By maintaining clear ethical boundaries, we ensure that xPeerd operates as an assistive tool, complementing human expertise rather than replacing it.

We also approach the ethical concerns surrounding AI with deliberate responsibility. The risks of algorithmic bias, decision-making opacity, and over-automation are real, and we address them with rigorous oversight and accountability. xPeerd is designed to function transparently, with human reviewers retaining ultimate judgment, fostering a culture of collaboration and trust that enhances the peer-review process rather than diminishing it.

We are committed to protecting the intellectual property and confidentiality of research shared on our platform. Our system is designed with stringent safeguards to prevent unauthorized AI training or reinforced learning using uploaded research papers. Any files uploaded to xPeerd are automatically deleted once the user session ends, ensuring no persistent data storage beyond the session’s duration. Our AI engine does not include feedback loops to learn from these files at any point in time.

While user session logs, including chat histories, may be stored within the user’s account for future reference, uploaded files are excluded from this storage policy. This approach ensures user privacy and the integrity of sensitive research materials.

For users seeking to contribute to the system’s improvement, we offer a standalone version, xPeerd for Experts. This version is specifically designed for use by our experts and incorporates licensed data in a controlled environment to refine and enhance the platform’s capabilities. This distinct framework ensures that improvements to xPeerd are conducted ethically, transparently, and without compromising the privacy or intellectual property of our users.