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How peer review is perceived by authors from emerging research countries

What do authors think about peer review? Do they think it's working? What changes do they want to see in peer review? And how can peer review quality be improved? Read…
How peer review is perceived by authors from emerging research countries

My peer review wishlist

Some people don’t like reviewing. I don't understand this, because I happen to love it! And after 15 years of reviewing, I have learned that there are a few…
My peer review wishlist

Peer reviewers tell all: A Q&A with expert reviewers

The work of peer reviewers can remain somewhat mysterious, particularly for the less experienced authors. To better understand the work of a reviewer, their decision…
Peer reviewers tell all: A Q&A with expert reviewers

A quick glimpse at collaborative peer review [Flowchart]

What is collaborative peer review? How does it work? Who is involved in this type of peer review? This flowchart will give you some quick insights into how collaborative…
A quick glimpse at collaborative peer review [Flowchart]

A quick glimpse at double-blind peer review [Flowchart]

What is double-blind peer review? How does it work? Who is involved in this type of peer review? This flowchart will provide you with a quick look at how double-blind…
A quick glimpse at double-blind peer review [Flowchart]

A quick glimpse at single-blind peer review [Flowchart]

What is single-blind peer review? How does it work? Who is involved in this type of peer review? This flowchart will give you some quick insights into how single-blind…
A quick glimpse at single-blind peer review [Flowchart]

Top 10 questions authors have on peer review

Peer review can be a long-drawn process that involves long waiting periods, understanding the various stages of the review process, dealing with reviewer comments,…
Top 10 questions authors have on peer review

The need for transparency in peer review: A case study

When a peer reviewer receives an invitation to review, they are expected to disclose potential conflicts of interest. But some reviewers fail to be transparent and…
The need for transparency in peer review: A case study
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How to select peer reviewers: Advice from an expert journal editor

We all know that peer review is the most crucial part of the publication process. But finding peer reviewers is by no means an easy task. In this article, an experienced…
How to select peer reviewers: Advice from an expert journal editor

Double-blind and transparent peer review systems have advantages and shortcomings

John Butler-Adam is the Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science, the second oldest journal in South Africa. He serves as a consultant to the University…