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
Taylor & Francis boosts transparency in open access books with support for PRISM initiative - January 11, 2024
Taylor & Francis has announced its support for an initiative to boost researcher confidence in open access (OA) books and promote a better understanding of the role of peer review. Peer Review Information Service for Monographs (PRISM) provides a standardized way for publishers to… Read More
Springer Nature amplifies early sharing and peer review integration across 1000+ journals - December 20, 2023
In Review, the innovative service which integrates early sharing and increased transparency with the journal submission and peer review process, is now available in over 1000 Springer Nature journals, including the Discover Journals. With the service already integrated across its BMC, Nature, and Springer… Read More
Springer Nature’s new peer review platform to align with academic community needs and foster open access publishing growth - December 7, 2023
Springer Nature has embarked on a new project to build the next generation in peer review platforms. Being designed in-house and in stages, adapting to user feedback as part of its ongoing development, it puts editors, authors, and reviewers firmly at the centre. Springer Nature’s Article Processing… Read More
IOP Publishing introduces reviewer feedback system to elevate peer review quality - November 15, 2023
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has unveiled a pioneering feedback system designed to provide valuable insights to peer reviewers, ultimately enhancing the quality of peer review and reinforcing best practices in the physical sciences. The new program, rolled out on an opt-in basis across all proprietary journals of… Read More
