Peer review and the publication process
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Author Spotlight: Biological Standardization to Ensure Reproducibility and Harmonization in Research
Published on: August 4, 2023
Parveen Azam Ali1, Roger Watson2
1The School of Nursing and Midwifery The University of Sheffield Barber House Annexe 3a Clarkehouse Road Sheffield S10 2LA UK.
Aims:
To provide an overview of the peer review process, its various types, selection of peer reviewers, the purpose and significance of the peer review with regard to the assessment and management of quality of publications in academic journals.
Design:
Discussion paper.
Methods:
This paper draws on information gained from literature on the peer review process and the authors' knowledge and experience of contributing as peer reviewers and editors in the field of health care, including nursing.
Results:
There are various types of peer review: single blind; double blind; open; and post-publication review. The role of the reviewers in reviewing manuscripts and their contribution to the scientific and academic community remains important.
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