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2. Peer Review
Evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field.
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7. 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
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8. 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

9. Peer Review Vital for scientific progress Holds scientists accountable
Data verified by experts in the field
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