00843nas a2200133   4500000000100000008004100001100002000042245008700062856005900149300001400208490000700222520046600229022001400695                                       d1 aTania Henriquez00aOpen peer review, pros and cons from the perspective of an early career researcher  uhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10653933/  ae01948-230 v143 aPeer review is considered by many to be a fundamental component of scientific publishing. In this context, open peer review (OPR) has gained popularity in recent years as a tool to increase transparency, rigor, and inclusivity in research. But how does OPR really affect the review process? How does OPR impact specific groups, such as early career researchers? This editorial explores and discusses these aspects as well as some suggested actions for journals.  a2150-7511