ARBITER — AI Pre-Submission Reviewer
Physician-Scientist Calibrated Pre-Submission Review
Identify the methodological, statistical, and presentation weaknesses that cause desk rejection — and fix them before you submit. Structured, physician-scientist calibrated manuscript review delivered in days, not months.
Days, Not Months
Comprehensive review delivered within 24 hours vs. 3-6 month journal timelines
Secure Infrastructure
Manuscript data encrypted in transit and at rest with access restricted to the analysis pipeline
Never Used for Training
Your manuscript is never used to train AI models by any provider. Zero Data Retention enabled across all AI infrastructure.
Practicing Physician-Scientist
Created by a practicing cardiologist (FACP, FACC) with 150+ publications and editorial board experience
Calibrated to Journal Standards
Review criteria reflect the expectations of high-impact biomedical journals
First Review Free
Try ARBITER with no commitment — credit-based pricing for subsequent reviews
Data Privacy & Security — All Products
Enterprise-grade data protection across ARBITER, ARBITER Abstract, and CANVAS. Your data is never used for model training.
Your Manuscript, Your Decision
ARBITER is a pre-submission tool for authors uploading their own work — fundamentally different from reviewers uploading confidential submissions.
Enterprise API Isolation
All models hosted on isolated enterprise API infrastructure. No consumer-facing API. Data never used for model training.
Encrypted End-to-End
TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 certified).
Automatic Deletion
Manuscript deleted from servers after review delivery. No long-term manuscript storage.
Zero Data Retention
Zero Data Retention enabled. No API logs retained by any AI provider.
Single BAA Coverage
All AI providers accessed through enterprise cloud infrastructure under a single HIPAA Business Associate Agreement.
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Why Researchers Need Pre-Submission Review
Journal Review Takes 3 to 6 Months
The average time from submission to first decision at major journals is 3 to 6 months. If reviewers request major revisions, the cycle repeats. Researchers lose momentum, miss conference deadlines, and delay career milestones while waiting for feedback that could have been addressed before submission.
Review Quality Is Inconsistent
Reviewer expertise varies widely. Some provide detailed methodological feedback; others focus on superficial issues or miss critical statistical errors entirely. ARBITER delivers the same thorough analysis to every manuscript, every time — so you know exactly what to fix before submission.
Desk Rejection Rates Are Rising
Top-tier journals desk-reject 40 to 70 percent of submissions before external review. Common reasons include methodological flaws, inappropriate statistical tests, and unclear clinical significance — exactly the issues a structured pre-submission review identifies.
No Systematic Pre-Submission Feedback
Most researchers rely on co-authors and informal feedback before submitting. There is no systematic way to get structured, expert-level critique across methodology, statistics, and clinical relevance without sending the manuscript to a journal and waiting months.
Built by a Physician-Scientist Who Knows What Reviewers Look For
ARBITER was designed by a practicing cardiologist (FACP, FACC) and physician-scientist with direct experience on both sides of the review process. The review criteria reflect the standards and expectations of high-impact journals because it was built by someone who reviews for them.
- 150+ peer-reviewed publications across cardiovascular medicine, digital health, and clinical trials
- Peer reviewer for Circulation, European Heart Journal, JACC Advances, npj Digital Medicine, and BMJ Open
- Clinical and research training at Johns Hopkins University and UPMC; former faculty at Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Machine learning specialization at Georgia Institute of Technology
Submitting a Conference Abstract? Try ARBITER Abstract
AI-powered abstract evaluation calibrated to conference reviewer expectations. Get structured feedback on clarity, methodology, and impact before the submission deadline.
First evaluation free · $7.99 per additional evaluation
Need a Graphical Abstract? Try CANVAS
Generate publication-quality central illustrations directly from your manuscript. Choose from graphical abstracts, mechanism diagrams, study flows, and results summaries.
First illustration free · $7.99 per additional illustration
Frequently Asked Questions
Can AI replace journal peer review?
No. ARBITER is a pre-submission tool designed to identify methodological, statistical, and presentation weaknesses before you submit to a journal. It helps reduce desk rejection risk and strengthens your manuscript, but it does not replace the editorial judgment and domain expertise of human peer reviewers.
How is ARBITER different from grammar checkers like Paperpal or Writefull?
Grammar tools correct prose — they fix spelling, syntax, and readability. They do not evaluate study design, statistical appropriateness, or clinical significance. ARBITER performs substantive scientific review: study design evaluation, statistical analysis, and scientific rigor — the substantive issues that cause desk rejection.
How thorough is ARBITER compared to traditional pre-submission feedback?
ARBITER was calibrated by a physician-scientist with 150+ peer-reviewed publications and editorial experience at major cardiovascular journals. It excels at systematic analysis that humans perform inconsistently — such as verifying statistical test appropriateness and identifying unsupported conclusions.
How long does manuscript review take?
Typically within 24 hours, compared to the 3 to 6 months typical of traditional journal peer review. ARBITER enables rapid iteration — you can revise and re-review before submission rather than waiting months for feedback you could have addressed in advance.
What file formats are accepted?
PDF and DOCX. Upload your manuscript in either format and ARBITER will analyze it and deliver a structured review report.
Is my manuscript data secure?
Yes. Across all AI-HEART Lab research products — ARBITER, ARBITER Abstract, and CANVAS — your data is processed on enterprise cloud infrastructure under a single HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with Zero Data Retention enabled. Your manuscript is encrypted end-to-end (TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest), never used for model training by any AI provider, and automatically deleted from our servers after delivery. You can request immediate deletion at any time by contacting information@ai-heart.org.
What types of manuscripts can ARBITER review?
Original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trials, observational studies, case series, and methodology papers. ARBITER is strongest in clinical and biomedical research but can evaluate any scientific manuscript with a methods section.
How much does ARBITER cost?
Your first review is free. Individual reviews are $29.99, with discounted packs available ($74.99 for 3, $109.99 for 5). Volume discounts available for enterprise and institutional accounts — contact us at information@ai-heart.org.