Resources
Essential Readings for Reviewers
British Ecological Society guide encouraging early-career researchers to engage in peer review....
Wileys updated best practices for research integrity, addressing ethics, diversity, AI tools, and NISO terminology....
APAs guidelines for reviewers on ethical, constructive manuscript reviews, emphasizing confidentiality....
COPE supports ethical practices in publishing, providing resources, education, and fostering debate on publication ethics....
CONSORT provides guidelines for reporting randomized controlled trials, enhancing transparency and reproducibility in medical research....
COPEs ethical guidelines for reviewers, stressing integrity and transparency in peer review across disciplines....
MUSC Libraries guide for peer reviewers on report structuring, ethical guidelines, and first/detailed manuscript readings....
Taylor & Francis provides guidelines and ethical standards for reviewers, covering confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and constructive feedback....
ICMJE aims to ensure accurate and unbiased medical publications through recommendations on best practices and ethical standards....
APAs peer review resources, promoting high standards in manuscript feedback and reviewer training....
This guide for peer reviewers at Dove Medical Press journals emphasizes the importance of timely, unbiased, and constructive feedback. It highlights t...
Canadian Science Publishing offers guidelines for non-academic reviewers to participate in the peer review process. Reviewers are tasked with assessin...
A guide for early career researchers on the peer review process, covering collaborative, post-publication, transparent peer review, and pre-prints....
PLOS ONE guidelines for constructive feedback and confidentiality in single-anonymized peer review....
The toolkit emphasizes the importance of training and mentoring peer reviewers to promote diversity and equity in scholarly publishing. It suggests pr...
ICMJEs recommendations on best practices for conducting and reporting research in medical journals, emphasizing clarity and integrity....
SAGE Publications resources for authors, editors, and reviewers, covering ethics, responsibilities, and free courses....
Wiley-Blackwell guide for healthcare professionals on scholarly manuscript reviewing....
Taylor & Francis guide on peer review types, response to comments, and reviewer participation to enhance scientific contributions....
Wileys guidelines emphasizing confidentiality, COPE standards, and AI tools in the peer review process....
Guardian article critiquing academic publishing monopolies and advocating for diamond open access as a no-cost alternative for researchers....
Survey revealing limited use of reporting guidelines in health journals, suggesting broader EQUATOR Network adoption to aid reviewers....
Highlights the importance of involving early-career scientists in peer review, benefiting both the scientific community and researchers development....
Focus on avoiding plagiarism and ensuring data integrity and transparency in scientific publishing....
Overview of how digital publishing transforms scientific research, with trends like open access and AI integration....
Congress to advance research on peer review quality, credibility, and standards, providing an evidence base for publishing improvements....
Wiley survey with insights on peer review challenges, engagement suggestions, and process improvement....
Willis et al.s systematic review on online peer review training, noting membership and paywall barriers....
Survey by Sense about Science and Elsevier on peer review quality, calling for better training, clearer guidelines, and transparency....
Cosmodermas overview of peer review standards and benefits, recommending AI integration and training for early-career reviewers...
Visionlearning article explaining the peer review process, its history, roles, and potential biases in scientific publishing....
Sense about Science participated in Peer Review Week 2017, promoting the theme Transparency in Review. The event highlighted the importance of peer re...
Nature editorial on balancing peer review demands with scientific output, advocating training, workload distribution, and collaboration....
Overview of Sense about Science’s efforts to increase public awareness of peer reviews role in evaluating scientific claims....
Trends in scientific publishing, highlighting open access, blockchain, AI peer review, open data, and decentralized platforms....
JSP resource for scholarly publishing, addressing academic publishing challenges and technological innovations....
Article on the history and evolution of peer review, discussing its benefits, challenges, and proposing a training program for referees....
Wide-ranging resources from Wiley, including updates, tips, and support materials for researchers, librarians, and professionals....
Visionlearning offers free science education materials with an emphasis on the process of science, supported by NSF and the U.S. Department of Educati...
The ACS Reviewer Lab is a free, on-demand course covering peer review fundamentals, manuscript evaluation, and writing quality reviews. Six modules an...
Course by Wiley on the role and responsibilities of a reviewer, with tips to build peer reviewing skills....
A foundational training course for new peer reviewers, providing modules, webinars, and quizzes with certification upon completion....
A free course on peer review fundamentals, including responsibilities, report writing, and ethical considerations....
Elseviers guide on peer review, covering the ethics, benefits, and career advantages of engaging in the process....
Elsevier course overview for aspiring reviewers, providing certification and training on peer review essentials....
Peeref certification for reviewers to advance careers, verified reviews, and training courses to build credibility....
Letter from Neurology India listing online peer review courses, emphasizing timely and constructive reviews and EQUATOR resources....
Wileys peer review training for early-career researchers, featuring basics, tips, and editor advice in video format....
Training course that emphasizes the value of peer reviewing for career development and networking....
Offers practical experience in peer reviewing through co-reviewing manuscripts with a mentor....
Mentor-focused course on guiding junior colleagues in peer review through co-reviewing and constructive feedback....
Focuses on research integrity in publishing, covering ethical standards and responsibilities for authors, reviewers, and editors....
IOPs Peer Review Excellence program provides online courses, workshops, and Trusted Reviewer status for early-career researchers....
Study on the impact of reviewer training on quality, finding limited improvement but recognizing slight error detection enhancement....
BMJs training materials for reviewers, with presentations and exercises to improve review quality and meet editor expectations....
Comprehensive training on peer reviewing for scholarly journals, including ethics and evaluating research manuscripts....
APAs Peer Review Excellence Program provides ethical review resources and editor support for communication science journals....
Wileys platform with interactive courses on research ethics, manuscript preparation, peer review, and open access....
Guide for young scientists on effective peer review, covering expertise, impartiality, confidentiality, and continuous learning....
Practical guide for graduate students on conducting peer reviews, emphasizing empathy, constructive feedback, and quality evaluations....
APAs ten-step guide for effective manuscript review, with a focus on balanced, confidential feedback....
BMJs guide on navigating peer review, providing actionable advice for authors and reviewers in formal and informal settings....
Structured guide for writing a thorough peer review, recommending multiple readings and constructive, neutral feedback....
Emerald Publishings guidance on peer review principles, providing feedback, and ethical reviewing for authors and reviewers....
APAs resources on manuscript reviewing for quantitative and qualitative research with tutorials and videos....
Brian Luceys article offers 10 practical tips for writing effective peer reviews. He emphasizes professionalism, constructiveness, and scientific rigo...
UMass guide on best practices for peer reviewers, focusing on clear communication and constructive criticism....
Springer Nature resources for reviewers, including training materials, feedback guidance, and support for reviewer recognition....
Tips from a journal editor on effective peer review, highlighting quality evaluation, conflict of interest disclosure, and ethical feedback....
Toolkit for DEIA practices in editorial and peer review, offering recruitment, training, and inclusivity guidelines....
Cambridge guide on peer review fundamentals for selecting and refining high-quality research for publication....
European Science Editors peer review game teaches ethical reviewing through card exchanges covering key responsibilities....
Technical paper review guidelines by Alan Meier, covering review structure, common issues, and feedback....
The CHAMP statement offers a checklist to improve statistical assessment in medical papers, aiding reviewers lacking statistical expertise....
Indiana University toolkit for equitable peer review, including resources on reducing bias and improving transparency....