Some opinions on the review process of research papers destined for publication

Sci Eng Ethics. 2015 Jun;21(3):809-12. doi: 10.1007/s11948-014-9549-5. Epub 2014 Apr 30.

Abstract

The current paper discusses the peer review process in journals that publish research papers purveying new science and understandings (scientific journals). Different aspects of peer review including the selection of reviewers, the review process and the decision policy of editor are discussed in details. Here, the pros and cons of different conventional methods of review processes are mentioned. Finally, a suggestion is presented for the review process of scientific papers.

MeSH terms

  • Editorial Policies
  • Humans
  • Peer Review*
  • Periodicals as Topic*
  • Publishing*
  • Research*
  • Science