The critical role of peer reviewers: Challenges and future steps
Nady el‐Guebaly, John Foster, Anees Bahji, Matilda Hellman
Abstract
The critical role of peer reviewers in the publishing process is examined. Examples of typical challenges are provided, including the relative lack of rewards for this important task. Particular attention is paid to the need to consider the diversity of the peer reviewers recruited and impediments to the selection beyond Areas of Competence, often due to the small available pool. Finally, recommendations for improvement are suggested.
Topics & Concepts
Peer reviewCompetence (human resources)PublishingPsychologyDiversity (politics)Selection (genetic algorithm)Task (project management)Computer scienceProcess (computing)Social psychologyPolitical scienceEngineeringArtificial intelligenceLawOperating systemSystems engineeringHealth and Medical Research Impactsscientometrics and bibliometrics researchAcademic Writing and Publishing