Rigorous Peer Review
Every manuscript is examined by at least two independent experts, and the full review record — reports, responses, and decision — is published with the paper.
Learn moreEst. 2026 · Open Access · Peer Reviewed
Science moves faster when evidence is open to everyone.
AXIOM is a peer-reviewed, open-access press: transparent referee reports, a CC BY license on every article, and datasets that are archived, versioned, and citable.
01 — Features
Built like a lab instrument
Every stage of the publishing pipeline is measured, documented, and open to inspection.
Open Access Publishing
No paywalls, no embargoes. Accepted articles are free to read worldwide on day one under CC BY, with every charge disclosed before you submit.
Learn moreStructured Data & Metrics
Figures, tables, and datasets are versioned and machine-readable, and live citation metrics connect every claim to the evidence behind it.
Learn more02 — Process
From manuscript to DOI in three steps
- 01
Submit Your Manuscript
Upload one structured document. Automated format and integrity checks return results within 24 hours.
- 02
Peer Review
Two independent reviewers assess rigor and reproducibility. You see every comment — and so do future readers.
- 03
Publish & Index
Accepted papers are copyedited, assigned a DOI, and indexed in major databases within five working days.
03 — Testimonials
What researchers report
“The published review reports made my paper better before it was even accepted. Peer review here is part of the research, not a gate in front of it.”
“Readers can trace every figure in my article back to raw data. Our dataset citations have tripled since we switched.”
“From submission to DOI in nineteen days, with no page charges for my students. This is the workflow I wish had existed a decade ago.”
04 — Pricing
Membership, not tolls
Peer review is free in every tier. Memberships cover archiving, metrics, and editorial tooling.
Researcher
$0
For individual authors
- Free submissions & peer review
- CC BY publication, $0 APC
- Basic metrics dashboard
Laboratory
$49/month
For active research groups
- Everything in Researcher
- Priority editorial queue
- 500 GB data archiving
- Group metrics & API access
Institution
Custom
For universities & libraries
- Everything in Laboratory
- Read-and-publish agreements
- Dedicated managing editor
- SSO & usage reporting
| Feature | Researcher | Laboratory | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC per article | $0 | $0 | Negotiated |
| Review reports published | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data archiving | 10 GB | 500 GB | Unlimited |
| API access | — | Yes | Yes |
| Seats | 1 | 25 | Unlimited |
05 — FAQ
Questions we get from authors
What are the article processing charges (APCs)?
Submission and peer review are free in every tier. Accepted Researcher-tier articles carry a $0 APC; Laboratory and Institution members publish APC-free under their agreements. Any applicable rate is shown on the submission form before you commit.
What license are articles published under?
Every accepted article is published under CC BY 4.0: anyone may read, download, and reuse the work with attribution. Authors retain copyright and are credited through a persistent, ORCID-linked byline.
How long does peer review take?
The median time to first decision is 12 days; median submission-to-publication is 34 days. Every published review report is date-stamped, so anyone can verify the timeline of any article.
Where is AXIOM indexed?
Each article receives a Crossref DOI and is deposited with DOAJ and the major discovery services. Weekly citation metrics are public and available through our open API.
What is your data policy?
Every paper requires a data availability statement. Underlying datasets must be deposited in a recognized repository and cited with a DOI in the reference list before acceptance.
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