Role Of Peer Review Flashcards
What is peer review?
Scrutiny by experts of research papers to determine scientific validity
What is it usual for during peer review?
Several expert reviewers to be sent copies of the research paper by a journal editor
What do reviewers do?
Report back to the editor highlighting weaknesses/problemed areas as well as improvements
What is the first option for reviewers?
Accept paper unconditionally
What is the second option for reviewers?
Accept it as long as the researcher makes certain improvements
What is the third option for reviewers?
Reject it but suggest revisions and a resubmission
What is the fourth option for reviewers?
Reject it outright
What is a single-blind review?
Involves the names of reviewers not being revealed to the researcher
What does reviewer anonymity allow?
Unbiased review free from interferences by the researcher
What is there a danger of with anonymous reviewers?
They may delay the review process so their work can be published first
What is a double-blind review?
Involves both researchers and reviewers both being known to each other
What does a double-blind review reduce the risk of?
Reduces the risk of personal comments and plagiarism and encourages open and honest reviewing
What is peer review part of?(why peer review)
The verification process whereby research is deemed to be scientifically acceptable or not
What does peer review consist of a system used by?
Scientists to determine whether research findings can be published in scientific journals
What is viewed as the best system of assessing scientific plausibility?
Independent scrutiny
