Short abstract

Robust science needs venues that value rigor, transparency, and inclusion. I introduce Replication Research (R2), a diamond open access journal for replications, reproductions, and methods across sciences. R2’s open, community-built model sets new standards for responsible publishing.

Long abstract

Robust, reproducible science requires a dedicated venue that values rigor, responsible communication, and academic inclusivity. In this talk, I present the creation of Replication Research (R2, https://replicationresearch.org), a diamond open access journal designed to publish replications, reproductions, and methodological advances across the social, cognitive, behavioral, and medical sciences. R2’s constitution and workflows were developed through an open, community-driven discussion series that foregrounded core values—scientific accuracy, societal responsibility, high standards for open science, and supportive mentorship. I outline our approach, including responsible peer review practices (with openness balanced by protections for early career researchers) and thorough reproducibility checks. By centering transparency, rigorous standards, and community engagement, R2 aims to legitimize replication as a vital scholarly contribution and set a new benchmark for responsible research publishing.