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The critical role of peer reviewers: Challenges and future steps

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 t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: el-Guebaly, Nady, Foster, John, Bahji, Anees, Hellman, Matilda
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9893124/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36793486
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14550725221092862
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Sumario: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.