> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features.md). # Why Unjournal? *What do we offer? How does it improve upon traditional academic review/publishing?* {% hint style="info" %} **Visual overview:** See our [benefits landing page](https://info.unjournal.org/benefits.html) for an illustrated summary of what makes The Unjournal different. {% endhint %} [Reshaping academic evaluation: Beyond accept/reject](/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/costs-of-playing-the-publication-game.md): The Unjournal's process reduces the high costs and "gaming" associated with standard journal publication mechanisms. [Promoting open and robust science](/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/promoting-open-robust-science.md): We promote research replicability and robustness in line with the RRC agenda. [Global priorities: Theory of Change (Logic Model)](/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/global-priorities-theory-of-change.md): We prioritize impactful work. Expert evaluators focus on reliability, robustness, and usefulness. This fosters a productive bridge between high-profile mainstream researchers and global-impact-focused organizations, researchers, and practitioners. [Open, reliable, and useful evaluation](/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/more-reliable-and-useful-evaluation.md): We open up the evaluation process, making it more timely and transparent, and providing valuable public metrics and feedback for the benefit of authors, other researchers, and policymakers who may want to *use* the research.. [Promoting 'Dynamic Documents' and 'Living Research Projects'](/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/dynamic-documents-vs-living-projects.md): By separating evaluation from journal publication, free research from the static 'PDF prisons'. This enables "dynamic documents/notebooks" that boost transparency and replicability, improved research communication through web-based formats. It also facilitates "living projects": research that can continuously grow, improving in response to feedback and incorporating new data and methods in the same environment. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.