In 2023, an academic journal, the Annals of Operations Research, retracted an entire special issue because the peer review process for it was compromised. The case brought into sharp focus broader ...

When I teach research methods, a major focus is peer review. As a process, peer review evaluates academic papers for their quality, integrity and impact on a field, largely shaping what scientists ...

The following types of contribution to Nature Portfolio journals are peer-reviewed: Articles, Letters, Brief Communications, Matters Arising, Technical Reports, Analysis, Resources, Reviews, ...

Some publishers outsource operations such as copy editing, printing, doing integrity checks or managing editorial workflows, ...

Establishing a peer review of teaching process and community culture is not easy and takes time. Following recommendations from literature, research, and colleagues can help. A synthesis of this work ...

Newswise — EAST LANSING, Mich. – When it comes to peer review, contradiction is common. One reviewer may praise the work, while another sees nothing but issues or seems to miss the point. However, ...

More transparency in the peer review process will help researchers to study peer review and improve its quality and fairness. After working for about a decade as a journal editor, I’m concerned that ...

When students develop their capacity to give and receive feedback—and to use that feedback to revise their work—they are empowered in multiple ways. They learn to engage with peers while also claiming ...

Source: Image by Tung Lam from Pixabay As a psychologist and a scientist-practitioner, I am involved in research activities. Psychologists routinely conduct and consume research in order to advance ...

Jason Semprini was excited about his research on policies mandating that elementary school students receive the human papillomavirus vaccine. HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer, but ...

Springer Nature has announced its 2026 Editor of Distinction Awards, honouring dozens of BMC Geriatrics editors for ...

What is peer review of teaching (PRT)? Peer review is recognized in academia as a measure for ensuring quality work that meets standards and expectations among experts. Similarly, peer review of ...