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Q: Is it possible to find out the identity of a reviewer?

Detailed question-I submitted my paper to a journal a few months ago. The paper was rejected, but one of the peer reviewers gave me extremely valuable comments which can help me improve…
  • Asked on March 5, 2015

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Peer review is either single or double blind. In both cases, the identity of the peer reviewers is not disclosed. The purpose behind this…

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Q: Does a quick second round of peer review indicate rejection?

Detailed question-My thesis (for degree) was returned with Major Revisions. I submitted the revised paper after 45 days. Then my paper went for a second round of review, and 16 days later…
  • Asked on February 17, 2015

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For the second round of peer review, the paper is usually sent to the same set of reviewers. So the second round is generally quicker…

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Q: What does "peer review" mean?

Detailed question-I am a graduate student wanting to pursue a career in research. I hear people saying that it is good to publish in peer-reviewed journals. What does peer-review mean?
  • Asked on February 13, 2015

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Peer review is the evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field. Scholarly peer review …

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Q: Is it okay to criticize faulty assumptions in a published work?

Detailed question-I want to discuss a previously published work, and want to point out a few assumptions in it that I disagree with and feel are based on faulty logic. It is okay to…
  • Asked on February 5, 2015

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It is okay to criticize certain aspects of a previously published work if you disagree with them. Most research builds on what was…

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Q: Is the same peer reviewer evaluating my submission to a new journal?

Detailed question-After my paper was rejected, I submitted it to another journal. But the reviewer of the second journal has asked the same question that the reviewer of the first journal…
  • Asked on December 30, 2014

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There are chances that the same person might be reviewing your paper. Often, a few specific reviewers review some specific topics, so the…

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Q: Why should I select preferred reviewers and how should I do it?

Detailed question-My journal has asked me to provide the names of at least three preferred reviewers. What is this system? How should I select preferred reviewers?
  • Asked on August 14, 2014

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Some journals make it mandatory for the authors to suggest reviewers, while for other journals, it is optional. Whatever be the case,…

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Q: How much do journal editors rely on plagiarism detection software?

Detailed question-I submitted my manuscript to a journal and received an outright rejection because the plagiarism software showed about 60% similarity. This is because my manuscript is…
  • Asked on October 16, 2013

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This is an interesting question. Plagiarism is considered one of the biggest threats to the integrity of published literature, and the proportion of journal…

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