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Peer review is the primary mechanism by which the quality of research is judged. Appearance in peer-reviewed publications is also the most common requirement for securing further research funding and advancement in the professional career.
Scientific journals publishing peer-reviewed articles depend heavily on the scientific referees or reviewers who typically volunteer their time and expertise. In most circumstances, at least two reviewers are solicited to evaluate a manuscript; in cases of controversy or strong disagreement regarding the merits of the work, an additional review may also be solicited or one of the journal’s editors might give an evaluation. In addition to fairness in judgment and expertise in the field, peer reviewers have significant responsibilities toward authors, editors, and readers.
These guidelines are adapted from the Council of Scientific Editors’ “White Paper on Promoting Integrity in Scientific Journal Publications” (Reviewer Role and Responsibilities section updated June 2020).