What is the ORE publication model?

Publication follows the scheme: preliminary check, open publication, post-publication peer review with public reports, curation into thematic collections.

Which countries are in the ORE consortium?

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

What role does CERN play in ORE?

CERN provides technical and operational infrastructure based on Open Journal Systems, management remains with the consortium.

CERN launches ORE open access platform

CERN will provide infrastructure for the Open Research Europe platform, supported by the European Commission and a consortium of 11 countries. The model includes open peer review and free publications. Over 5 years, the platform has accumulated 1200 articles from 6300 authors.

By Sudonull Editorial Team • Published 2026-04-14 • Updated 2026-04-14

# CERN to Provide Infrastructure for Open Research Europe Platform

The European open access platform Open Research Europe (ORE) is integrating with CERN's infrastructure. The launch of the updated version is scheduled for the end of 2026. Publishing scientific articles will remain free. A consortium of national funds and research organizations from 11 European countries manages the project, with the European Commission acting as an observer and funding the initiative. CERN provides the technical base on Open Journal Systems.

Consortium Composition and Roles of Participants

The ORE consortium includes institutions from:

Austria
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

CERN handles operational and technical support while maintaining open-source software. Editorial policy and management remain with the consortium. This division of tasks ensures content independence alongside reliable infrastructure.

The ORE publication model is built on principles of transparency:

Preliminary check: Articles are evaluated for integrity and formal requirements.
Open publication: Materials are posted immediately after checking.
Post-publication peer review: Experts leave open reviews available to all readers.
Curation: Successful articles are grouped into thematic collections.

This sequence minimizes bias and accelerates access to data.

History and Achievements of the Platform

Launched in 2021 as a tool for publishing results from EU projects. Over five years:

More than 1200 articles published.
Over 6300 authors participated.
Institutions from more than 3000 organizations worldwide represented.

Integration with CERN will boost scalability, supporting growth in publication volume. Open Journal Systems will ensure stability and compatibility with existing scientific community workflows.

The project will strengthen ties between CERN, the European Commission, and national structures. ORE is positioned as a model of fair publishing applicable beyond Europe. CERN's technical infrastructure is adapted for high-load systems, which is crucial for the growing traffic of scientific publications.

Key Takeaways

Infrastructure: CERN provides Open Journal Systems for ORE, with launch at the end of 2026.
Publication model: Check → publication → open peer review → thematic curation.
Scale: 1200+ articles, 6300 authors from 3000 institutions over 5 years.
Management: Consortium from 11 countries, European Commission as funder and observer.
Openness: Free publications, transparent reviews for all.

— Editorial Team