Peer review around the world
Peer review around the worldWe talk a lot about peer review in the scholarly communications world. Many of us – and our organizations – are working to improve both the process and the experience for...
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Top tips for peer reviewersEarly career researchers tell us that it can be hard to know where to begin when you first start reviewing. Many publishers and organizations are now offering webinars, or...
View ArticleThe good, the challenging, and the rewarding: perspectives on peer review by...
The good, the challenging, and the rewarding: perspectives on peer review by disciplineOur last post during Peer Review Week brings a variety of perspectives. Five editors and managing editors share...
View ArticleStarting something new – the beginnings of peer review of data
Starting something new – the beginnings of peer review of dataPeer review is widely considered to be the best way to check the validity and correctness of a piece of published research. It’s...
View ArticleOpen recognition and reward
Open recognition and rewardAs we come to the end of open access week, this post takes a detailed look at the theme of open recognition and reward and looks at 4 initiatives. Author disambiguation –...
View ArticleIt’s not a vote: How editors use peer reviews
It's not a vote: How editors use peer reviewsPicture this. The same article receives these three reviewer recommendations: • Reviewer #1: Recommends rejecting the manuscript for publication. Comments...
View ArticleChallenging aspects of peer reviewing in 2015
Challenging aspects of peer reviewing in 2015What aspects of peer review do you find the most challenging? When we asked individuals from around the globe this question, their answers ranged from...
View ArticleSix things to consider when reviewing clinically-focused manuscripts
Six things to consider when reviewing clinically-focused manuscriptsJournals in clinically related disciplines may feature manuscripts with a clinical focus, yet much of the guidance about reviewing...
View ArticleOur top ten posts of 2015
Our top ten posts of 2015It’s that time again. The year end is approaching, whether we’re ready for it or sad to see it go. Regardless, what better time to stop and take a look back at our ten most...
View ArticleWhat do reviewers want from peer review?
What do reviewers want from peer review?Time and again, journal authors tell us that the experience of peer review is the defining factor in their overall publishing experience. The quality of the peer...
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