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How to review a paper.

Dale J Benos1, Kevin L Kirk, John E Hall

  • 1Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, USA. benos@physiology.uab.edu

Advances in Physiology Education
|May 23, 2003
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This article defines effective manuscript review, emphasizing that scientists learn peer review through practice rather than formal instruction. Proper reviewer conduct is crucial for maintaining the integrity of scientific journals and the broader research community.

Area of Science:

  • Scientific Publishing
  • Scholarly Communication
  • Research Integrity

Background:

  • Formal training in manuscript review is seldom provided to scientists.
  • Reviewers are typically selected based on subject matter expertise and availability.
  • Manuscript review is a critical service to the scientific community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define best practices for peer review of scientific manuscripts.
  • To outline key principles and elements of a high-quality manuscript review.
  • To clarify the responsibilities and rewards associated with the peer review process.

Main Methods:

  • The article provides a conceptual framework for effective peer review.
  • It discusses the essential components of a thorough manuscript evaluation.

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  • It outlines the ethical conduct expected of scientific reviewers.

    • Main Results:

    • Peer review is primarily learned through practical experience.
    • Reviewer selection relies on expertise and availability.
    • Consistent poor performance can lead to exclusion from future review invitations.

    Conclusions:

    • Proper reviewer conduct is fundamental to the value of peer review.
    • Trustworthy journals depend on rigorous and ethical manuscript evaluation.
    • Peer review is an honor and a vital service to scientific advancement.