Merge pull request open-neuromorphic#360 from neural-loop/research-tmp

Open Neuromorphic Research

Author: neural-loop

archetypes/research-papers.md

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+---
+title: "{{ replace .Name "-" " " | title }}" # Title of the research resource
+date: {{ .Date }}
+description: "A brief, compelling summary of this research paper and its key findings."
+draft: true
+type: "research-papers"
+
+# --- Resource Details ---
+# The primary link to the resource (e.g., arXiv, journal, GitHub repo)
+resource_link: "https://example.com/link-to-resource"
+# List of authors. Match with contributor profiles if they exist.
+author:
+  - "Author One"
+  - "Author Two"
+
+# Publication details (optional)
+publication_venue: "Journal or Conference Name, Year"
+doi: "10.xxxx/journal.xxxx.xxxx"
+
+# --- Community Review Details ---
+review_date: "{{ .Date }}"
+onr_badge: true # Signifies it has passed the ONR review
+---
+
+## Abstract
+A concise abstract of the paper. This should provide a clear overview of the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
+
+## Resource Overview
+A more detailed overview of the resource. Explain its significance to the neuromorphic community, what problems it solves, and how others can use or build upon it.

config/_default/menus.en.toml

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 icon = "fas fa-bullseye"
 description = "Tackle key problems in neuromorphic computing with community-driven projects."
 
+[[main]]
+parent = "explore-resources"
+name = "Community Peer Review (ONR)"
+url = "/neuromorphic-computing/research/"
+weight = 5
+[main.params]
+icon = "fas fa-award"
+description = "A community-driven peer review program for open and reproducible research."
+
 [[main]]
 parent = "explore-resources" # Match the identifier
 name = "Hacking Hours"
 url = "/neuromorphic-computing/software/hacking-hours/"
-weight = 5
+weight = 6
 [main.params]
 icon = "fas fa-terminal"
 description = "Live coding sessions exploring neuromorphic software."
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 parent = "explore-resources" # Match the identifier
 name = "Student Talks"
 url = "/neuromorphic-computing/student-talks/"
-weight = 6
+weight = 7
 [main.params]
 icon = "fas fa-graduation-cap"
 description = "Presentations by students and early-career researchers."
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 parent = "explore-resources" # Match the identifier
 name = "Workshops"
 url = "/workshops/"
-weight = 7
+weight = 8
 [main.params]
 icon = "fas fa-chalkboard-user"
 description = "Expert-led workshops on key neuromorphic topics."
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 parent = "explore-resources" # Add this new entry
 name = "Contributors"
 url = "/contributors/"
-weight = 8
+weight = 9
 [main.params]
 icon = "fas fa-user-group"
 description = "Meet the people building the Open Neuromorphic community."
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 url = "/blog/"
 weight = 4
 [[footer_explore_new]]
+name = "Community Peer Review (ONR)"
+url = "/neuromorphic-computing/research/"
+weight = 5
+[[footer_explore_new]]
 name = "ONM Initiatives"
 url = "/neuromorphic-computing/initiatives/"
-weight = 5
+weight = 6
 
 # Community Column
 [[footer_community]]
@@ -183,9 +196,13 @@ name = "Contributors"
 url = "/contributors/"
 weight = 5
 [[footer_community]]
+name = "Community Peer Review (ONR)"
+url = "/neuromorphic-computing/research/"
+weight = 6
+[[footer_community]]
 name = "Join Our Discord"
 url = "https://discord.gg/hUygPUdD8E"
-weight = 6
+weight = 7
 
 # About & Legal Column
 [[footer_legal_new]]

content/blog/announcing-the-onr-program/img.png

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+---
+title: "Announcing Open Neuromorphic Research: Community Peer Review for Open Science"
+date: 2025-10-12
+description: "Submit your open-source neuromorphic projects for transparent community review and recognition through the ONR Program."
+image: "img.png"
+draft: false
+author:
+  - "Jens E. Pedersen"
+  - "Justin Riddiough"
+  - "Danny Rosen"
+tags: ["onr"]
+showTableOfContents: true
+image_attribution:
+  text: "Photo by"
+  author: "tarry_not"
+  url: "https://pixabay.com/illustrations/network-points-technology-6088549/"
+---
+
+## Call for Papers: Open Neuromorphic Research
+
+Open Neuromorphic is launching [**Open Neuromorphic Research**]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research/" >}}) a peer review initiative designed to highlight open, reproducible, and high-impact work in neuromorphic computing. Submissions are reviewed by volunteers from the community and, if approved, receive the **ONM Community Approved** badge along with a certificate page in our [Approved Research Registry]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research/papers" >}}).
+
+{{< youtube-lite id="hoa-l5LqG6c" >}}
+
+Whether you’re submitting a research paper, codebase, dataset, or educational tool, ONR gives you a pathway to visibility, constructive feedback, and community validation.
+
+
+### Why Participate?
+
+- **Get Recognized**: Approved projects receive a badge and are showcased in our registry  
+- **Get Reviewed**: Receive constructive feedback from expert volunteers  
+- **Build Trust**: Show your commitment to open, transparent science  
+- **Accelerate the Field**: Help build a shared ecosystem of reproducible tools
+
+### What Can You Submit?
+
+We accept open-source neuromorphic projects including:
+
+- Research codebases (e.g. SNN models, simulators)
+- Publication-style papers
+- Datasets and preprocessing pipelines
+- Educational resources, tutorials, and docs
+- Hardware libraries (e.g. for Loihi, Speck, etc.)
+- Analysis or visualization tools
+
+Submissions may be GitHub repositories, Jupyter notebooks, whitepapers, or IEEE-formatted papers. All submissions must meet our [Definition of Open]({{< ref "/about/governance/open-definition" >}}).
+
+## How It Works
+
+1. **Prepare Your Submission**: Follow the [Submitter's Guide]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/submitter-guide" >}})
+2. **Submit via OpenReview**: Use the [ONR Submission Portal](https://openreview.net/group?id=ONR)
+3. **Community Review**: Your submission is reviewed by 3–5 volunteers, based on criteria like clarity, reproducibility, and contribution
+4. **Receive Recognition**: Approved projects are awarded a badge and added to our public registry
+
+### Review Criteria
+
+Reviews focus on:
+
+- **Relevance** to neuromorphic computing  
+- **Clarity** and documentation  
+- **Reproducibility** of code/methods  
+- **Technical rigor**  
+- **Openness** (permissive license, transparent methods)  
+- **Community value** (benefit to students, researchers, etc.)
+
+Details available in the [Review Criteria]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/review-criteria" >}}).
+
+### Timeline
+
+- **Submissions**: Accepted on a rolling basis  
+- **Review turnaround**: Typically within 1 month (depending on submission size)
+- **Decisions**: Constructive feedback provided for all submissions.  Submissions are either accepted or revisions are requested.
+
+## Get Involved
+
+- [Submit Your Work]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/submitter-guide" >}})
+- [Become a Reviewer]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/reviewer-guide" >}})
+- Join the `#onr-program` channel on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/SJaUrzgg)
+- Contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+## About ONR
+
+The ONR initiative supports transparent, community-led peer review in neuromorphic computing. Our mission is to elevate high-quality, open-source projects and promote practices that make research more reproducible, collaborative, and impactful.
+
+For all details, visit the [ONR Hub]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research" >}}).

content/blog/announcing-the-onr-program/index.md

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 title="Share Your Knowledge"
 description="Educate and inspire the community by sharing your work. We provide a platform for you to present research, lead workshops, or publish articles. Our team helps with logistics and promotion, making it easy to contribute."
-cta_text="Propose a Talk or Post"
+cta_text="Propose a Talk or Submit your Work"
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+explore_links="ONM Workshops|/workshops/;Student Talks|/neuromorphic-computing/student-talks/;Write for Our Blog|/getting-involved/write-a-blog-post/;Submit Your Research (ONR)|/neuromorphic-computing/research/"
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content/getting-involved/_index.md

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 Sharing your knowledge with the community is one of the most impactful ways to contribute. We are always looking for passionate individuals to present their work, lead a tutorial, or spark a discussion. You don't need to be a seasoned presenter—our team is here to handle the hosting logistics and support you every step of the way.
 
+## Submit to the Open Neuromorphic Research Program
+
+Looking to get your research recognized and reviewed by the community? Consider submitting your work to our **Open Neuromorphic Research (ONR) Program**—a community-driven peer review initiative that validates and highlights reproducible, high-impact research.
+
+### What is the ONR Program?
+
+The ONR Program provides a transparent peer-review process for open-source neuromorphic projects. Approved submissions receive the "ONM Community Approved" badge and are featured in our approved research registry.
+
+### Why Submit?
+
+-   **Gain Visibility:** Get your work recognized by the community
+-   **Build Trust:** Earn the community-approved badge
+-   **Get Expert Feedback:** Receive constructive review from volunteer experts
+-   **Permanent Recognition:** Featured in our approved research registry with a certificate page
+
+### Ready to Submit?
+
+Visit our [Call for Papers page](/blog/announcing-the-onr-program/) to learn about submission requirements, the review process, and how to get started.
+
 ## Event Formats
 
 You can contribute by speaking or leading a session in one of our established formats:

content/getting-involved/share-your-work/index.md

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+---
+title: "Open Neuromorphic Research"
+description: "A community-driven peer review program to validate and highlight reproducible, high-impact research in neuromorphic computing. Discover community-approved papers and learn how to submit your work."
+type: "research"
+layout: "list"
+program_lead: "danny-rosen"
+---
+
+Welcome to the Open Neuromorphic Research (ONR) hub. This initiative is designed to foster open, reproducible, and high-quality research within the neuromorphic community through a transparent peer-review process.
+
+Our goal is to create a trusted registry of community-vetted projects, papers, and tools that exemplify the best practices of open science. By establishing a clear set of standards and a transparent review process, we aim to:
+- **Increase Trust:** Provide a clear signal of quality for community-vetted projects.
+- **Promote Reproducibility:** Encourage best practices in documenting and sharing research.
+- **Accelerate Innovation:** Make it easier for researchers to build upon each other's work.

content/neuromorphic-computing/research/_index.md

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+---
+title: "ONR Badge & Certificate System"
+description: "An explanation of the 'ONM Community Approved' badge, what it signifies, and how approved projects are showcased on a dedicated certificate page."
+showTableOfContents: true
+type: "research"
+---
+
+## The "ONM Community Approved" Badge
+
+The "ONM Community Approved" badge is a mark of quality and trust within the neuromorphic ecosystem. It signifies that a project, paper, or resource has successfully passed the Open Neuromorphic Research (ONR) community peer-review process.
+
+Earning the badge means your project will be featured in our [Approved Research Registry](/neuromorphic-computing/research/papers/), with a dedicated page that serves as a permanent certificate of its approval.
+
+### What the Badge Represents
+
+When you see this badge, it means the work has been evaluated against our [official review criteria](/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/review-criteria/) and has been recognized for its:
+
+-   **Clarity:** The work is well-documented and easy to understand.
+-   **Reproducibility:** The results can be independently verified by the community.
+-   **Impact:** The contribution is valuable and relevant to the neuromorphic field.
+-   **Openness:** The work adheres to open-source principles with permissive licensing.
+
+## The Certificate Page
+
+Each project that successfully passes the ONR review is granted a permanent "certificate" page within our [Approved Research Registry](/neuromorphic-computing/research/papers/). This page serves as the official record of the community's endorsement and typically includes:
+
+-   An overview of the project and its contributions.
+-   Direct links to the resource (e.g., GitHub repository, paper).
+-   A link to the public peer-review discussion on OpenReview.
+-   The date of community approval.
+
+The badge that you display on your project will link directly to this certificate page. 
+
+See an [example certificate](/neuromorphic-computing/research/papers/example-paper/).

content/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/badge-system/index.md

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+---
+title: "ONR Review Criteria"
+description: "The official evaluation rubric and guiding principles for the Open Neuromorphic Research (ONR) community peer-review program."
+showTableOfContents: true
+type: "research"
+---
+
+This document details the official review criteria for the Open Neuromorphic Research (ONR) program. It is to be used by both submitters preparing their work and reviewers evaluating submissions.
+
+## Core Principles
+
+Reviewers are expected to adhere to the following principles, inspired by the broader open science movement:
+
+1.  **I will sign my name to my review.** (Transparency)
+2.  **I will review with integrity.** (Objectivity)
+3.  **I will treat the review as a discourse... and provide constructive criticism.** (Constructiveness)
+4.  **I will be an ambassador for the practice of open science.** (Advocacy)
+
+## Evaluation Rubric
+
+| Category | Criteria | Reviewer Questions |
+|---|---|---|
+| **1. Relevance** | Submission is within the scope of neuromorphic computing (hardware, software, methods, applications). | Does this fit the ONR mission? |
+| **2. Clarity** | Well-organized, readable, and logically structured. | Is the purpose clear? Are visuals and code well-explained? |
+| **3. Reproducibility** | Methods, code, and data are clearly documented for replication. | Could another researcher replicate the results with the materials provided? |
+| **4. Technical Rigor** | The approach is technically sound and well-supported. | Does the submission reflect good scientific/engineering practices? |
+| **5. Contribution** | Demonstrates a non-trivial or novel contribution (tool, method, experiment, or insight). | Is the contribution clearly articulated and meaningful? |
+| **6. Openness** | Uses permissive licensing (e.g., MIT, Apache, CC-BY) and open tools/formats. | Are all components accessible and reusable under our [Definition of Open](/about/governance/open-definition/)? |
+| **7. Compliance** | Adheres to ONR submission guidelines. | Are the format, structure, and metadata correct? |
+| **8. Community Value** | Has potential to be reused, extended, or learned from by the ONM community. | Would this benefit students, researchers, or developers? |
+
+## Reviewer Recommendation
+
+-   **Accept:** The submission meets the criteria and is ready for the "ONM Community Approved" badge.
+-   **Recommend Modifications:** The submission is promising but requires specific, actionable changes before it can be accepted.
+
+## Reviewer Comments
+
+Please provide brief, constructive feedback addressing:
+-   **Strengths** of the submission.
+-   **Suggestions** for improvement.
+-   **Specific concerns** related to clarity, rigor, or reproducibility.

content/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/review-criteria/index.md

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+---
+title: "ONR Reviewer's Guide"
+description: "A reference for reviewers, detailing the workflow, guidelines for constructive feedback, and official review criteria for the ONR program."
+showTableOfContents: true
+type: "research"
+---
+
+This document serves as a reference for reviewers when considering submissions to the Open Neuromorphic Research (ONR) program.
+
+## 1. Workflow on OpenReview
+
+1.  **Profile Setup:** Please update your OpenReview profile to ensure your expertise is accurately reflected for assignment matching.
+2.  **Assignment:** You will be notified of assigned papers via your OpenReview "Reviewer Console." If you have a conflict of interest or lack the required expertise, please notify your Area Chair immediately.
+3.  **Submission:** Submit your review using the structured form within OpenReview. You can save drafts and edit your review up until the deadline.
+
+## 2. Guidelines for Constructive Feedback
+
+1.  **Summary:** Begin with a concise summary of the submission’s goals and contributions.
+2.  **Strengths:** Highlight positive aspects such as clarity, novelty, and open-science contributions.
+3.  **Major Issues:** Focus on elements impacting reproducibility, methodology, or clarity.
+4.  **Actionable Suggestions:** Provide specific, actionable suggestions for improvement (e.g., "Provide parameter settings used in simulations," or "Deposit code in a version-controlled repository with a DOI.").
+5.  **Tone:** Maintain a respectful and constructive tone throughout.
+6.  **Recommendation:** Conclude with a clear recommendation (Accept or Recommend Modifications).
+
+## 3. Review Criteria
+
+Reviewers should be guided by our four core principles:
+1.  **Sign your name** to your review.
+2.  Review with **integrity**.
+3.  Provide **constructive criticism**.
+4.  Be an **ambassador for open science**.
+
+All submissions are evaluated against the official [ONR Review Criteria]({{< ref "/neuromorphic-computing/research/guide/review-criteria/" >}}). Please familiarize yourself with this rubric before beginning your review.