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Published on: July 31, 2007
On becoming a peer reviewer for a neuropsychology journal
Kevin Duff1, Sid E O'Bryant, Holly James Westervelt
1Deparment of Psychiatry, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, 1-308 MEB, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000, USA. kevin-duff@uiowa.edu
Abstract:
The peer-review process is an invaluable service provided by the professional community, and it provides the critical foundation for the advancement of science. However, there is remarkably little systematic guidance for individuals who wish to become part of this process. This paper, written from the perspective of reviewers and editors with varying levels of experience, provides general guidelines and advice for new reviewers in neuropsychology, as well as outlining benefits of participation in this process. It is hoped that the current information will encourage individuals at all levels to become involved in peer-reviewing for neuropsychology journals.
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