Tracking innovations in peer review
Discover how to track the proliferation of initiatives aimed at improving the peer review process.
Self-citation by peer reviewers: when is it appropriate and how to safeguard against malpractice
Authors and editors are asked to be vigilant, and advice to peer reviewers is updated, amidst scandal of reviewer who asked for multiple self-citations during reviews.
Open peer review: pilot studies reveal promising findings
As an increasing number of journals pilot transparent peer review, data indicate that open peer review does not compromise the process – at least when reviewers can stay anonymous.
Is peer review coming out of the shadows?
Journals and funders pledge to publish peer review reports in a move to increase transparency of the publication process.