Some requests by reviewers to cite their own publications are coercive and can unnecessarily delay indexation and publication.

Peer review ensures quality in academic research by having experts evaluate and validate study results before publication, crucial for maintaining scholarly integrity.

Peer reviews cost firms time and effort, and some accountants believe the process is focused on finding mistakes, but the purpose of peer reviews is to enhance engagement quality. Peer reviews can ...

Editor’s Note: Previously, this series on scholarly publishing has offered advice on approaching an editor, getting a book contract, and writing a “timely” book. Peer review can be stressful, even for ...

The following types of contribution to Nature Portfolio journals are peer-reviewed: Articles, Letters, Brief Communications, Matters Arising, Technical Reports, Analysis, Resources, Reviews, ...

Joshua Winowiecki does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Student peer assessments provide opportunities for classmates to give and receive meaningful feedback, building valuable skills for both reviewers and recipients. Reviewers develop the ability to ...

Peer review is a learning strategy by which students assess work by their peers and provide feedback to each other on the quality of their work. WebCampus peer review tools are integrated into ...