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The evaluation of peer-review quality |
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| Authors: | Susan van Rooyen |
| Institution: | BMJ, 1996–2000
Susan van Rooyen, 6732 SW BriarMeade Lane, Topeka, KS 66619, USA Email: svanrooyen@kscable.com |
| Abstract: | This paper discusses the role of peer review in the decision-making processes of scientific journals. It outlines the objectives of peer review and some of the problems. It then goes on to describe research into the quality of peer review, in particular the BMJ's programme of research to date, the results obtained, and consequent changes in practice. It also looks briefly at future possibilities for research into the peer-review process. |
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