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selecting peer reviewers
Maintaining diversity and inclusion in editorial and peer review positions A journal editor’s perspective
John Butler Adam, Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science (SAJS), shares his thoughts about diversity and inclusion in peer review in the South African context.

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Sep 14, 2018
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 journal editor reveals how he selects peer reviewers, deals with declined review invitations, and works his way forward till he finally finds reviewers who accept the invitation.

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Sep 12, 2017
Why peer reviewers refuse review requests
As the volume of publishing is increasing, journal editors are finding it increasingly difficult to appoint reviewers as many refuse review requests. What are the reasons behind this refusal apart from the primary premise that it is a voluntary act?

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Nov 25, 2015
The scarce peer reviewer and challenges journal editors face
Journal editors face various challenges while appointing reviewers. This post discusses these challenges and how editors deal with them.

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Apr 8, 2015