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

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