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This article offers a personal checklist for effective scientific peer-review. It guides researchers, especially early-career scientists, on how to critically assess manuscripts for quality and integrity.

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  • Scientific Publishing
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • Peer-review is crucial for validating scientific research quality.
  • Ensuring manuscript accuracy and identifying flaws are key objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a personal perspective on effective scientific peer-review.
  • To offer a checklist of essential criteria for manuscript assessment.

Main Methods:

  • The study proposes a subjective, criterion-based approach to peer-review.
  • Key considerations include referee expertise, conflict of interest, and time commitment.

Main Results:

  • Essential criteria include topic relevance, novelty assessment, and clear, balanced feedback.
  • Confidentiality and appropriate revision weighting are emphasized.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed checklist aims to guide scientists, particularly early-career researchers, in conducting thorough peer reviews.
  • Adherence to these criteria can enhance the integrity of scientific publications.