JMIR Publications partners with Web of Science to recognize peer reviewers’ contributions - November 14, 2024
JMIR Publications, a leading open-access publisher, has announced a new partnership with the Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Service (RRS) to officially acknowledge the invaluable efforts of its peer reviewers. This integration aims to highlight the crucial role reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of… Read More
STM and NISO launch Peer Review Terminology website to enhance scholarly communication - September 26, 2024
As Peer Review Week kicks off, the STM (International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers) has announced the launch of the Peer Review Terminology website. This new resource aims to bring clarity, consistency, and transparency to the peer review process, created through a… Read More
IOP Publishing highlights the power of constructive feedback during Peer Review Week - September 23, 2024
In celebration of Peer Review Week, IOP Publishing (IOPP) is shining a spotlight on the critical role of constructive and respectful feedback in peer review. Through its latest campaign, IOPP emphasizes the emotional impact that unhelpful critiques can have on early-career researchers, while highlighting… Read More
Royal Society of Canada launches peer reviewer board in partnership with Canadian Science Publishing - September 23, 2024
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) are expanding their collaboration to foster multidisciplinary contributions in social sciences and other fields. Building on their success with FACETS, a multidisciplinary, open-access journal, the two not-for-profit… Read More
CSIC, Peer Community In, and COAR advance innovative publishing model - September 18, 2024
DIGITAL CSIC, Peer Community In (PCI), and COAR have announced the launch of a new service that allows researchers at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) to request peer reviews from PCI, a non-profit, non-commercial organization providing high-quality… Read More
MDPI elevates Peer Review with AI and Innovative Technology - September 17, 2024
MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, has announced its participation in Peer Review Week 2024, taking place 23–27 September. This year’s theme, “Innovation and Technology in Peer Review”, explores the evolving publishing landscape and how peer review processes shape scholarly communication. Over the… Read More
Peer Review Week 2024 explores innovation and technology in scholarly communication - May 22, 2024
This year's Peer Review Week (PRW) is set to delve into the theme of “Innovation and Technology in Peer Review,” uniting over 35 organizations globally in a celebration of peer review's critical role in scholarly communication. The annual event, scheduled for September 23-27, will feature a variety… Read More
IOP Publishing report reveals peer review capacity not used to its full potential - May 15, 2024
A new global study from IOP Publishing (IOPP) has found that certain peer review communities continue to feel overburdened by reviewer requests, while others remain underrepresented. The survey, which generated over 3,000 responses from peer reviewers from across the globe, revealed regional and… Read More
IOP Publishing recognizes exceptional contributions of peer reviewers with Outstanding Reviewer Awards - March 20, 2024
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has unveiled the recipients of its esteemed Outstanding Reviewer Awards. These accolades, bestowed annually, serve as a testament to the dedication and excellence exhibited by reviewers whose peer review reports have shone brightly throughout the past year. Selected from a pool of over… Read More
MDPI addresses potential misconduct in peer review process: Interim report reveals findings - February 15, 2024
MDPI has launched an investigation into suspected misconduct in the peer review process across its journals, following the discovery of a 'reviewer mill' issue. The investigation, aimed at addressing concerns regarding the use of templated reports and unethical citation practices, underscores MDPI's commitment to upholding the highest… Read More
