Certified xPeer Reviewer (CxPR) Code of Conduct and Certification Guide
Recognising excellence in AI-augmented peer review. A formal commitment to ethical, transparent, and bias-aware research assessment aligned with global best practices.
Why CxPR?
Formal Recognition
Acknowledge your expertise in AI-augmented peer review environments.
Clarity and Assurance
Provide publishers, funders, and institutions with confidence in your reviewer selection.
Unified Standard
Adhere to consistent conduct, transparency, and reproducibility benchmarks.
Who is CxPR For?
Academic Reviewers
Evaluating manuscripts, grants, or theses
Journal Editors
Using AI-assisted triage and review support
Conference Chairs
Managing high-volume submissions
Research Officers
At institutions or funding bodies
AI Ethics Practitioners
Ensuring compliance in scholarly workflows
Ethical Code of Conduct
Ethical Responsibility
Commit to maintaining the highest standards of integrity throughout the review process, ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation of all submissions regardless of origin or affiliation.
Transparency
Clearly disclose all AI-assisted review methods employed while maintaining appropriate human oversight and accountability for final recommendations and decisions.
Confidentiality
Rigorously safeguard all manuscript content, author information, and proprietary data, respecting the privacy and intellectual property rights of all stakeholders.
Constructive Feedback
Deliver thoughtful, balanced, and actionable feedback focused exclusively on research merit and methodological rigor, completely free from personal bias or unconstructive criticism.
Certification Pathway
Online Examination
Complete an AI-delivered assessment testing ethical judgment, review logic, and system fluency.
Training Programme
Optional commercial training with structured modules, simulation exercises, and prompt refinement labs.
Certification Award
Receive formal CxPR designation and eligibility to display the postnominal professionally.
Periodic Review
Maintain alignment with evolving best practices through ongoing development and renewal.
Using the CxPR Designation
Proper Usage
Use "CxPR" as a postnominal in CVs, bios, academic profiles, and professional correspondence. Full reference: Certified xPeer Reviewer – CxPR (issued by KNOWDYN Ltd, UK).
Appropriate Contexts
Reference in funding applications, editorial roles, research evaluation panels, and professional review appointments where peer review credibility matters.
Restrictions
Do not misrepresent as an academic degree, use with unapproved services, or claim regulatory standing beyond its declared scope.
Misconduct and Revocation
Misconduct Identification
Biased reviews, confidentiality breaches, credential misuse
Formal Review
Investigation by Certification Governance Committee
Potential Consequences
Suspension or revocation of certification
Recognition and Oversight
