OpenSource:
Cardiology — a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of cardiovascular medicine and cardiothoracic surgery
A peer-reviewed, open-access journal built by and for the cardiovascular community — zero-cost publishing, AI-assisted workflows, and meaningful incentives for peer reviewers.
Our Model
Built By and For The Cardiovascular Community
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-Cost Open Access
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-Powered Workflows
AI-assisted submission, formatting, copyediting, reviewer matching, and pre-review — cutting turnaround from months to weeks.
Reviewer Recognition
A credits-based system rewarding high-quality, timely peer review. Use credits for no-cost open-access editorials, gift cards, or co-authorship on a review article you peer-review.
Integrity First
AI detection of fabricated data, figures, and references. Strict peer review. Rigorous statistical appraisal as a core editorial standard.
For Authors
Publishing, Reimagined for Authors
OpenSource: Cardiology is built to get rigorous science published quickly, affordably, and without the friction of legacy journals — across the full spectrum of clinical and translational cardiovascular disease.
What we publish
Why submit with us
Rapid, AI-Assisted Submission
Submit in minutes. No manually entering every author's name and email, no asking every co-author to complete forms up front, and no arcane formatting requirements — our AI-assisted intake handles the busywork.
Genuinely Rapid Review
Associate Editors and reviewers are incentivized for both timeliness and rigor, so your manuscript moves through peer review without languishing for months.
Better Science
High-quality expert peer review coupled with AI-assisted review catches more — strengthening methodology, statistics, and reproducibility before publication.
Published Within 7 Days
Once accepted, your article goes online within 7 days of completing all author attestations — letting you disseminate your research far more rapidly than the typical production queue of weeks or months.
Low Fees
Most article types are published free and open access; the rest carry low, transparent fees — a fraction of legacy open-access charges.
First Authors Earn Credits
Publish as first author and earn a credit, redeemable for a gift card, a no-cost editorial, or a co-authorship request on a review article you peer-review.
Reviewer Incentives
Your Expertise Earns Credit
Rigorous peer review in cardiology should translate into meaningful academic recognition. OpenSource: Cardiology offers a multi-tiered incentive program built for career advancement — including a published editorial, editorial board appointments, and recognition for top reviewers.
Editorial Board Appointment
Every active reviewer is added to the journal's editorial board. All future reviewer invitations are drawn from this curated network — an academic appointment for your CV.
Associate Editor
After completing 15 five-star reviews, reviewers can elect to be promoted to an Associate Editor — an academic appointment recognized in promotion files and credentialing.
Top Reviewers of the Year
The journal publishes an annual list of top reviewers, with certificates of distinction suitable for academic promotion packets and CVs.
Earn Credits
Earn credits for each high-quality, timely peer review. Accumulated credits qualify you for authorship on a published editorial in OpenSource: Cardiology. The diagram below shows how credits accumulate and what they unlock.
Review Manuscripts
Peer review or serve as associate editor.
+1 creditPublish Original Research
Publish as first author in the journal.
+1 creditCredits
No-Charge Editorial
Publish an editorial at no charge on a manuscript you reviewed or any article in the journal.
1 CreditGift Card
Redeem for a gift card to your favorite vendor as a thank-you for your work.
1 CreditCo-Author Request
Request to join as a co-author on a review article you reviewed.
3 CreditsHow It Works
From Submission to Publication
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.
Smart Submission Portal
Auto-extracts title, authors, institutions, and metadata from uploaded manuscripts. Simplified cover letters. Fast and frictionless.
AI Manuscript Review
Automated detection of fabricated language and figures. AI-generated pre-review summaries to guide expert cardiology reviewers.
Subspecialty Editorial Board
Reviewers are drawn from a curated editorial board of clinical cardiologists — selected for domain expertise and commitment to rigorous science.
AI Copyediting & Formatting
When accepted, AI handles final formatting and copyediting before returning proofs to corresponding authors. We will never ask for laborious copy editing from authors to fit the journal format.
Get Involved
Join the Movement
Whether you're a cardiologist, researcher, reviewer, industry scientist, philanthropist, or potential editorial board member — here's how to get started.
Submit a Manuscript
Ready to publish? Submit your original research, critical appraisal, review, or editorial through our streamlined cardiology submission portal.
Apply for Editorial Board
We are building a curated editorial board of clinical cardiologists. Apply to join as a reviewer or associate editor.
Contact Us
For researchers, industry partnerships, philanthropic enquiries, or anything else — reach out below and we'll be in touch.
For Industry Partners
Interested in the Industry Perspective article type or sponsorship partnerships in a cardiology-focused publication? We'd love to connect.
For Philanthropists & Editorial Board Members
We are seeking seed funding and cardiology editorial expertise across all subspecialties — interventional, EP, heart failure, imaging, and prevention.