# The Unjournal: project and communication space

## The Unjournal: project and communication space

- [The Unjournal](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme.md)
- [An Introduction to The Unjournal](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1.md)
- [Content overview](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/contents-page.md): A "curated guide" to this GitBook; updated July 2025
- [How to get involved](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research.md)
- [Brief version of call](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/brief-version-of-call.md)
- [Impactful Research Prize](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/impactful-research-prize.md)
- [Impactful legal scholarship evaluation](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/impactful-legal-scholarship-evaluation.md)
- [Jobs and paid projects with The Unjournal](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/interested-in-working-for-the-unjournal.md)
- [Advisory/team roles (research, management)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/interested-in-working-for-the-unjournal/advisory-team-roles-research-management.md)
- [Administration, operations and management roles](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/interested-in-working-for-the-unjournal/administration-operations-and-management-roles.md)
- [Research & operations-linked roles & projects](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/interested-in-working-for-the-unjournal/research-and-operations-linked-roles-and-projects.md)
- [Standalone project: Impactful Research Scoping (temp. pause)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/interested-in-working-for-the-unjournal/standalone-project-impactful-research-scoping-temp.-pause.md)
- [Independent evaluations](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/independent-evaluations-trial.md)
- [Reviewers from previous journal submissions](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/call-for-participants-research/independent-evaluations-trial/reviewers-from-previous-journal-submissions.md)
- [Organizational roles and responsibilities](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/organizational-roles-and-responsibilities.md)
- [Our team](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/discussion-team.md): Synced from Coda and recent onboarding correspondence. Last updated: 2026-09-30
- [Reinstein's story in brief](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/discussion-team/reinsteins-story-in-brief.md)
- [Plan of action](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/plan-of-action.md): Our strategic direction and goals
- [Explanations & outreach](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/writings.md): Several expositions for different audiences, fleshing out ideas and plans
- [Press releases](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/writings/press-releases.md)
- [Outreach texts](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/writings/marketing-and-outreach.md)
- [External mentions of The Unjournal](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/writings/external-mentions-of-the-unjournal.md)
- [Related articles and work](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/writings/related-articles-and-work.md)
- [Updates (earlier)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/latest-updates.md)
- [Impactful Research Prize Winners](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/latest-updates/impactful-research-prize-winners.md)
- [Previous updates](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/readme-1/latest-updates/previous-updates.md)
- [Why Unjournal?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features.md)
- [Reshaping academic evaluation: Beyond accept/reject](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/costs-of-playing-the-publication-game.md)
- [Promoting open and robust science](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/promoting-open-robust-science.md): TLDR: Unjournal promotes research replicability/robustness
- [Global priorities: Theory of Change (Logic Model)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/global-priorities-theory-of-change.md)
- [Balancing information accessibility and hazard concerns](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/global-priorities-theory-of-change/aside-open-access-and-information-hazards.md)
- [Promoting 'Dynamic Documents' and 'Living Research Projects'](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/dynamic-documents-vs-living-projects.md)
- [Benefits of Dynamic Documents](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/dynamic-documents-vs-living-projects/benefits-of-dynamic-documents.md)
- [Benefits of Living Research Projects](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/dynamic-documents-vs-living-projects/living-research-projects.md)
- [Open, reliable, and useful evaluation](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/more-reliable-and-useful-evaluation.md)
- [Multiple dimensions of feedback](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/more-reliable-and-useful-evaluation/multiple-dimensions-of-meaningful-feedback.md)
- [Evidence: do authors engage with evaluations?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/benefits-and-features/more-reliable-and-useful-evaluation/author-engagement-evidence.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/faq-interaction.md)
- [For research authors](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/faq-interaction/for-researchers-authors.md): FAQ for authors of research that The Unjournal selected for public evaluation, and for authors considering submitting their work to The Unjournal for evaluation
- [Evaluation ('refereeing')](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/faq-interaction/referees-evaluators.md)
- [Suggesting and prioritizing research](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/faq-interaction/global-priorities.md)
- [Our policies: evaluation & workflow](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow.md): See links below accessing current policies of The Unjournal, accompanied by discussion and including templates for managers and editors.
- [Project submission, selection and prioritization](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects.md)
- [What research to target?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/what-research-to-target.md)
- [What specific areas do we cover?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/what-specific-areas-do-we-cover.md): This discussion is a work-in-progress
- [Process: prioritizing research](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/process-prioritizing-research.md): Current interim selection policy and earlier prioritization process
- [Prioritization ratings: discussion](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/process-prioritizing-research/prioritization-ratings-discussion.md)
- [Suggesting research (forms, guidance)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/suggesting-research-forms-guidance.md)
- ["Direct evaluation" track](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/direct-evaluation-track.md)
- ["Applied and Policy" Track](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/applied-and-policy-track.md)
- ['Conditional embargos' & exceptions](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/conditional-embargos-and-exceptions.md)
- [Formats, research stage, publication status](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/considering-projects/formats-research-stage-publication-status.md)
- [Evaluation](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation.md): See sections below
- [For prospective evaluators](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/for-prospective-evaluators.md)
- [Guidelines for evaluators](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/guidelines-for-evaluators.md): This page describes The Unjournal's evaluation guidelines, considering our priorities and criteria, the metrics we ask for, and how these are considered.
- [Why these guidelines/metrics?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/guidelines-for-evaluators/why-these-guidelines.md)
- [Proposed curating robustness replication](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/guidelines-for-evaluators/proposed-curating-robustness-replication.md)
- [Conventional guidelines for referee reports](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/guidelines-for-evaluators/conventional-guidelines-for-referee-reports.md)
- [AI/LLM use in evaluations](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/guidelines-for-evaluators/ai-llm-policy.md): The Unjournal's working policy on the use of AI and large language model (LLM) tools in the evaluation process, effective April 2026.
- [Why pay evaluators (reviewers)?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/why-pay-evaluators-reviewers.md)
- [Protecting anonymity](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/evaluation/protecting-anonymity.md)
- [Mapping evaluation workflow](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/mapping-evaluation-workflow.md)
- [Evaluation workflow – Simplified](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/mapping-evaluation-workflow/mapping-evaluation-workflow.md)
- [Open Access Policy](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/open-access-policy.md): The Unjournal's commitment to open access publishing and open science.
- [Communicating results](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/communicating-results.md)
- [Recap: submissions](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/policies-projects-evaluation-workflow/recap-submissions.md): Text to accompany the Impactful Research Prize discussion
- [Partner with The Unjournal](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/partner-with-the-unjournal.md)
- [Traditional journals can use Unjournal evaluations](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/partner-with-the-unjournal/traditional-journals-can-use-unjournal-evaluations.md)
- [What is global-priorities-relevant research?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/the-field-and-ea-gp-research.md)
- ["Pivotal questions"](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/pivotal-questions.md)
- [‘Operationalizable’ questions](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/pivotal-questions/operationalizable-questions.md)
- [Why "operationalizable questions"?](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/pivotal-questions/why-operationalizable-questions.md)
- [Action and progress](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/action-and-progress.md): Our progress and ongoing work
- [Grants and proposals](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals.md)
- [Survival and Flourishing Fund (successful)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/survival-and-flourishing-fund-successful.md): The application is presented here verbatim.
- [ACX/LTFF grant proposal (as submitted, successful)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/acx-ltff-grant-proposal-as-submitted-successfull.md): Passed on to LTFF and funding was awarded
- [Notes: post-grant plan and revisions](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/acx-ltff-grant-proposal-as-submitted-successfull/notes-post-grant-plan-and-revisions.md)
- [(Linked proposals and comments - moved for now)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/acx-ltff-grant-proposal-as-submitted-successfull/linked-proposals-and-comments-moved-for-now.md)
- [Unsuccessful applications](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/unsuccessful-applications.md)
- [Clearer Thinking FTX regranting (unsuccessful)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/unsuccessful-applications/clearer-thinking-ftx-regranting-unsuccessful.md)
- [FTX Future Fund (for further funding; unsuccessful)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/unsuccessful-applications/ftx-future-fund-for-further-funding-unsuccessful.md)
- [Sloan](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/unsuccessful-applications/applications-in-progress-and-planning.md)
- [EA Infrastructure grants](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/grants-and-proposals/ea-infrastructure-grants.md)
- [Parallel/partner initiatives and resources](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources.md): (See sections below)
- [Related Initiatives Comparison](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/related-initiatives-comparison.md)
- [eLife](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/elife.md)
- [Peer Communities In](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/peer-communities-in.md)
- [Sciety](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/sciety.md)
- [Asterisk](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/asterisk.md)
- [Related: EA/global priorities seminar series](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/related-ea-gp-seminar-series.md)
- [EA and EA Forum initiatives](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/ea-and-ea-forum-initiatives.md)
- [EA forum peer reviewing (related)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/ea-and-ea-forum-initiatives/ea-forum-peer-reviewing-related.md): Arising from discussion with Jaime Sevilla
- [Links to EA Forum/"EA journal"](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/ea-and-ea-forum-initiatives/links-to-ea-forum-ea-journal.md): This initiative and EA/gp Unjournal will interact with the EA forum and build on initiatives coming there.
- [Other non-journal evaluation](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/other-non-journal-evaluation.md)
- [Economics survey (Charness et al.)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/parallel-partner-initiatives-and-resources/economics-survey-charness-et-al.md)
- [Management details \[mostly moved to Coda\]](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion.md)
- [Governance of The Unjournal](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/governance-of-the-unjournal.md)
- [Status, expenses, and payments](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/fiscal-hosting-and-expenses.md)
- [Evaluation manager process](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/management-process.md)
- [Choosing evaluators (considerations)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/management-process/choosing-evaluators.md)
- [Avoiding COI](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/management-process/choosing-evaluators/avoiding-coi.md): Mapping collaborator networks through Research Rabbit
- [UJ Team: resources, onboarding](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/uj-team-resources-onboarding.md): Resources and onboarding information for Unjournal team members.
- [Policies/issues discussion](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/policies-issues-discussion.md)
- [Research scoping discussion spaces](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/research-scoping-discussion-spaces.md)
- [Communication and style](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/management-tech-details-discussion/communication-and-style.md)
- [Tech, tools and resources](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources.md)
- [Tech scoping](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/tech-scoping.md)
- [Hosting & platforms](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/hosting-and-platforms-notes.md)
- [PubPub](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/hosting-and-platforms-notes/pubpub.md)
- [Kotahi/Sciety (phased out)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/hosting-and-platforms-notes/kotahi-sciety-phasing-out.md)
- [Kotahi: submit/eval/mgmt (archived)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/hosting-and-platforms-notes/kotahi-sciety-phasing-out/kotahi-submit-eval-mgmt.md)
- [Sciety (host & curate evals)](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/hosting-and-platforms-notes/kotahi-sciety-phasing-out/sciety-host-and-curate-evals.md)
- [This GitBook; editing it, etc](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/this-gitbook-editing-it-etc.md)
- [Other tech and tools](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/other-tech-and-tools.md)
- [hypothes.is for collab. annotation](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/other-tech-and-tools/hypothes.is-for-collab.-annotation.md)


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