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Peer Review Evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field. Images and Data: http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-peer-review-27797

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Peer Review Image and Data: https://www.elsevier.com/reviewers/what-is-peer-review

Peer Review Types of Peer Review Single Blind Reviewers anonymous Double Blind Reviewers and author anonymous Open Reviewer and author know each other Single Blind Most Common Reviewer anonymity allows impartial decisions Authors may have concern reviewers delay publication in order to publish first Reviewers may use anonymity as justification for being overly critical and harsh Double Blind Author anonymity prevents reviewer bias Content considered over prestige of author Reviewers can identify author through writing style/subject matter/self citation Open Review Believed to be best to prevent malicious comments/plagiarism/pushing agendas Encourages open and honest reviewing Some see it as a less honest process where politeness or fear of retribution causes reviewer to withhold criticism Image and Data: https://www.elsevier.com/reviewers/what-is-peer-review

Peer Review Important PR Facts Articles can be transferred Heavy scrutiny Authors must defend data Not for thin skins Funding rides on publications Retraction is lethal to careers Falsifying data can mean jail High quality journals are rigorous Single Blind Most Common Reviewer anonymity allows impartial decisions Authors may have concern reviewers delay publication in order to publish first Reviewers may use anonymity as justification for being overly critical and harsh Double Blind Author anonymity prevents reviewer bias Content considered over prestige of author Reviewers can identify author through writing style/subject matter/self citation Open Review Believed to be best to prevent malicious comments/plagiarism/pushing agendas Encourages open and honest reviewing Some see it as a less honest process where politeness or fear of retribution causes reviewer to withhold criticism

Peer Review Vital for scientific progress Holds scientists accountable Data verified by experts in the field Images and Data: http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-peer-review-27797

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